We're proud of our service to our community and continue to look for new ways to fulfill our mission of improving our community's overall health.
Childbirth Education Classes
Childbirth Education Classes in the Women's and Newborn Center
Free Tours of our Women's and Newborn Center
FAST TRACK Prepared Childbirth Series
Inpatient and Outpatient Lactation Program
Prenatal Pilates Exercise Class
Childbirth Education Classes in the Women's and Newborn Center
At Platte Valley Medical Center we believe you are embarking on the most rewarding and challenging experience of all time - childbirth. We know that every birth and every family is unique and we offer a variety of classes designed especially to help prepare you for this experience. We also know that labor and delivery are just a small part of your experience. Pregnancy and parenting have challenges of their own, and we suggest taking one of the comprehensive educational programs listed below to keep you informed and healthy at every step. Choose the selections that best meet your family's needs.
Free Tours of our Women's and Newborn Center
Tours of the Women's and Newborn Center are offered so you and your family will be familiar with your surroundings and at ease during your hospital stay.
Days: Mondays
Time: 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Location: Meet in the hospital lobby by the fireplace.
Price: Free, by appointment.
Instructor: Carol Roedocker, RN, MSN, CNM
Register by calling: (303) 498-3518
2009 Class Schedule
November 9, 23
December 7, 21
2010 Dates
January 2, 18
February 15
March 1, 15, 29
April 12, 26
May 10, 24
June 7, 21
July 29
August 2, 16, 30
September 13, 27
October 11, 25
November 8, 22
December 6, 20
Back to Top
This four-week class is designed to acquaint the mother-to-be and her coach with the labor and birthing process through interactive discussions and the aid of handouts, posters, videos, and models. Relaxation, breathing and comfort techniques for a natural labor and birth are practiced, and information on epideral and other pain medication is also discussed.
Session: 4 weeks
Days: Mondays
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $75/session
Location: Conference Room A
Instructor: Carol Roedocker, RN, MSN, CNM
Register by calling (303) 498-3518
2009 Class Schedule
November 30
2010 Dates
January 18
February 22
March 29
May 3
June 7
September 20
October 25
Back to Top
FAST TRACK Prepared Childbirth Series
This one-day class is designed to acquaint the mother-to-be and her coach with the labor and birthing process through interactive discussions and the aid of handouts, posters, videos, and models. Relaxation, breathing and comfort techniques for a natural labor and birth are practiced, and information on epideral and other pain medication is also discussed.
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: $75
Location: Conference Room A
Instructor: Carol Roedocker, RN, CNM, MSN
Register by calling (303) 498-3518
2009 Class Schedule
December 12
2010 Dates
January 9
February 13
March 20
April 24
May 29
June 26
July 17
August 7, 28
October 2
November 6
December 4
Back to Top
Breastfeeding Basics
Breast or bottle? Either way, this class will highlight the advantages versus disadvantages of breastfeeding. Breast preparation techniques, positions, returning to work while breastfeeding, common concerns and information about breast pumps is presented in two hours.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $40/class
Location: Conference Room B
Instructor: Erika Townsend, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Register by calling: (303) 498-3518
Morning Class - Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
December 12
2010 Dates
January 23
March 27
May 22
July 24
September 25
November 13
Evening Class - Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
November 18
2010 Dates
February 10
April 21
June 30
August 18
October 20
December 8
Back to Top
Inpatient and Outpatient Lactation Program
We provide an Inpatient and Outpatient Lactation program to meet the lactation needs of our moms. For specific questions or to schedule and appointment, please call (303) 498-3518.
This class assists parents on setting realistic expectations for their baby's first months and provides information and hands-on practice on bathing, diapering, cord and circumcision care. This class covers other topics of vital interest to new parents:
Infant brain development
Sleep schedules
Crying
Parental anxieties
Shared parenting
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Day: Tuesday
Price: $40/class
Location: Conference Center
Instructor: Erika Townsend, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Register by calling: (303) 498-3518
2010 Dates
January 26
March 30
May 18
July13
September 21
November 16
Back to Top
Baby Saver
This class helps prepare parents-to-be, new parents, grandparents, and childcare providers for emergency situations involving infants. This class will provide the latest information/statistics and hands-on opportunities for:
Infant CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Choking (Heimlich maneuver)
Illness and when to call the doctor
Fever/Dehydration
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Prevention
Selecting and securing your infant's car seat.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Day: Thursday
Price: $40/class
Location: Conference Room B
Instructor: Donna Ulrey
Register by calling (303) 498-3518
2009 Dates
December 10
2010 Dates
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
June10
July 8
August 12
September 9
October 14
November 11
December 9
Back to Top
If you have questions regarding the Childbirth Education Classes, please call our Women's and Newborn Center at 303-498-3518.
Prenatal Pilates Exercise Class
$11.00 / Class - 8-weeks Pre-Payment Required
Exercise is extremely important during pregnancy. In fact, many women who exercise during pregnancy have experienced increased endurance for labor and delivery, have better mood and sleep patterns, and a more rapid postpartum weight loss. Prenatal Pilates at PVMC is taught by licensed physical therapists. During class, you will learn the fundamentals of safe exercise, while building core strength, circulation, proper alignment, and breathing techniques. This eight-week class is for women in their first - third trimester of pregnancy.
Tuesdays in the Physical Therapy Gym
6:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m.
Call (303) 498-1840 to register for any Pilates class.
