The program includes incentives for women to enter the program early in their pregnancy and to attend childbirth and other Washington Hospital Center-sponsored educational programs. Uninsured expectant mothers are guaranteed complete obstetrical services at a discounted rate. Labor and delivery room nurses volunteer as Big Sisters to pregnant teens who participate in this adolescent health program. This clinic provides comprehensive care for adolescent females ages 12 to 17. Services include prenatal care and parenting classes, postpartum care, contraception planning, gynecological care and immunizations.
Classes fill quickly.
These classes help women prepare for labor and delivery, recovery, Lamaze-based relaxation and breathing, epidurals, anesthesia and pain medications, postpartum care and basic baby care. A tour of the maternity area is included. A six-week series. Families are invited to tour our new family-centered maternity wing, including labor and delivery rooms, postpartum and intensive care nursery. One four-hour session designed for parents who have previously attended prepared childbirth classes and are familiar with breathing and relaxation exercises.