Classes and resources

CenteringPregnancy^Ⓡ

CenteringPregnancy is prenatal care that includes a one-on-one health checkup with extra time and attention in a group setting. CenteringPregnancy is a way for you to learn and share your experiences with other expectant parents while being involved in your own care. For more information, please call our CenteringPregnancy coordinator in Sunnyside at 971-245-9242.

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CenteringPregnancy Sunnyside

Maternity care with our at-home toolkit

Get the same high-quality maternity care — but with fewer trips to your clinician’s office —with a mix of in-person and video visits with your care team. Video visits make it more convenient for members to attend their maternity appointments by reducing the need for travel, childcare, and time away from home or work. Plus, video visits make it easier for family members to attend. Members who choose this care option will receive an at-home toolkit that contains a fetal doppler device to detect the baby’s heart rate, and a Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure monitor and weight scale to help you and your care team stay on top of your health from the comfort of your home. 

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Project Nurture

Project Nurture blends maternity care and substance use treatment for pregnant and parenting people. Members in this program get prenatal and postpartum care and outpatient substance use treatment including medications to help with recovery, support groups, and recovery counseling. 

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Preparation for birth — webinar 

What is a birth plan? How do you manage labor pain? What are your plans for feeding baby? Learning more about the labor and birth process, acquiring skills, and understanding your options will help you make decisions more confidently. Join a supportive group to prepare yourself and share ideas and resources with other expecting parents.

5 sessions (2 hours each)

A support person is welcome to attend with you.

No fee.

Register online at kp.org/appointments. Click “Schedule appointment” then select Health and Wellness Education as the reason for the appointment. Follow the prompts and make your selections to finish registering. You can also register by calling 503-286-6816 or 1-866-301-3866, option 1.

Preparation for birth — online self-study

Learning more about the birth process, new parenting issues, and your options helps you make decisions more confidently. Registering for this program gives you a password you can use anytime to access the online program.

To register, please call 503-286-6816 or 1-866-301-3866, option 1.

Hospital birth tour

A hospital birth tour provides information about your hospital experience. You will have a chance to see your hospital’s labor, birthing, and family rooms.  

Tour Locations

• Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center — Attend a 1-hour webinar during your 7th or 8th month of pregnancy (register in your 5th month). No fee. Sign on at kp.org/appointments. Click “Schedule appointment,” then select Health and Wellness Education as the reason for the appointment. Follow the prompts and make your selections to finish registering. You also can register by calling 503-286-6816 or 1-866-301-3866, option 1.
• Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center —Join an info session of the Family Birth Center anytime during the pregnancy. No fee. Register online at legacyhealthevents.org or get information by emailing HavingABaby@lhs.org.
• Salem Health Hospital — Watch a video tour of the Family Birth Center anytime during the pregnancy. No fee. Go to salemhealth/fbc and click on “Learn about the FBC.”

Prenatal breastfeeding support group — virtual group

Virtually meet with other soon-to-be parents who plan on breastfeeding. You’ll learn from one another and become prepared for what to expect. This group is led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Ongoing sessions, 1 hour each.

No fee.

To register, please call 1-855-206-0302.

Tool kit for new parents — webinar 

Being a parent is fun but it’s not easy! Discover what life is like from the newborn’s perspective, and how they communicate. You’ll learn baby care skills such as holding, diapering, bathing, swaddling, and methods of soothing. You can also explore what to expect as you become a family, plus strategies for making this transition smoother. Join a supportive group setting with other parents-to-be.

1 session, 3 hours.

No fee.

Register online at kp.org/appointments. Click “Schedule appointment,” then select Health and Wellness Education as the reason for the appointment. Follow the prompts and make your selections to finish registering. You can also register by calling 503-286-6816 or 1-866-301-3866, option 1.

Postpartum breastfeeding support group — virtual group

Do you have questions about breastfeeding your baby? Get help at our group visits held twice a month. Meet other parents and discuss topics related to breastfeeding and the care of your newborn. The group is led by a lactation consultant.

Ongoing sessions, 1 hour each.

No fee.

For more information and to schedule a group visit, please call 1-855-206-0302.

1-month group pediatric visit — virtual group

If you’re a first-time parent, new questions come up every day about caring for your baby. Join other new parents for a group visit led by a Kaiser Permanente pediatric team — including a pediatric clinician and a lactation nurse — to get answers you’re looking for.

1 session, 1 hour.

No fee.

For more information or to register, please call 1-855-206-0302.

My body after baby — virtual visit 

Get information to help you thrive after delivery. Class topics include returning to normal bowel and bladder function, managing your postpartum pelvic pain, caring for your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, and strategies for returning to exercise.

1 session, 1.5 hours.

No fee.

To register, please call 1-844-394-3972.
 

Resources

Early pregnancy bleeding or pain

Pregnancy can be a time of excitement, but also uncertainty — especially if you experience something unexpected. Many women have some discomfort or bleeding in early pregnancy, which can be normal.

If you experience any bleeding during your pregnancy, contact your health care team. You have a team of caregivers here to support you every step of the way.

Learn more about early bleeding or pain (PDF).

Estimating costs

Get personalized cost estimates before you come in for care. You can use this tool to find out what you can expect to pay out of pocket for common exams, tests, and services.

Vasectomy informed consent

For vasectomy information and an appointment, please call 503-571-1245. You also can schedule by signing on at kp.org/appointments. Select Urology Services then follow the prompts to make an appointment.

Health coach

You can get support in a brief chat with a health coach. Discuss your health goals, the process of change, and your options for next steps. Learn more at kp.org/healthengagement/health coach. You can talk with a health coach by calling 503-286-6816 or 1-866-301-3866, option 2. 

Tobacco cessation

Thinking about quitting tobacco use? Develop a personal strategy for quitting, and explore the behavior changes that will help you overcome cravings and resist temptations. Learn more.  

Prenatal appointments

Please call 1-855-285-4246 for all your appointing and general information needs.

24/7 advice line

For questions or concerns about your pregnancy, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please call:

• 1-855-285-4246, if you are less than 20 weeks pregnant or postpartum 
• 503-571-2229 (that’s 571-BABY), if you are 20 (or more) weeks pregnant