Great Starts also offers private classes, which can be a good option for some families, for example:

 

·      Expectant parents whose work schedules are so complex that they can't find a regular class that fits in to their available times

·      Expectant women who are on bedrest, or have other physical limitations that make it difficult for them to attend a class

·      Expectant parents who worry that class discussions will bring up emotional issues that they do not want to manage within a class setting

·      Other families with unique learning needs.

 

Registration: To arrange for a private class, you can contact our registrar, at (206)789-0883, and explain your needs. She will then check with our instructors who are most suited to your needs to see who is available, and then have them contact you.

 

The instructor will work with you to find a mutually agreeable location for the class (typically in your home), and a mutually agreeable time. The instructor will also discuss with you what information you would like her to cover during the session, so she can ensure that your questions are answered, and your needs are met.

 

Private classes are $50 per hour. Because the class is offered one-on-one, and is customized to meet your specific needs, the class typically takes much less time than a group class.

For example, an instructor might be able to cover the necessary content of a labor & birth class in about three hours, or the content of a breastfeeding class in one hour.