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Classes and resources
Step into the journey of parenthood with confidence. Our educational programs and support groups let you connect with other parents while you learn about pregnancy, the birth experience, breastfeeding, baby care, safety, and parenting.
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 Westside at 971-245-9242.
CenteringPregnancy Westside
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.
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.
Hospital birth tour
Whether this is your first baby or not, you may have questions about what will happen when you come to Labor and Delivery. To help you prepare for that big day there are tours for each of the hospitals listed below.
- Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center — Watch a video tour of our labor and delivery unit and get general information such as where to park, what to bring with you, what to expect during labor and much more.
- Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center — Watch a video tour of our labor and delivery unit and get general information such as where to park, what to bring with you, what to expect during labor and much more.
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center — For information on tours and how to register, email HavingABaby@lhs.org.
- Salem Health Hospital — Watch a video tour of the Family Birth Center anytime during your pregnancy. No fee.
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.
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
How to register for an educational program
A list of classes is available at http://healthengagement.kaiserpermanente.org/class-schedule/