Preparing for Your Delivery: Resources for New Mothers and Families

Congratulations! This is a very exciting time in your life. To help with your questions, the resources below will give information on Providence services, childbirth and parenting classes, tips on selecting a physician for your baby, information on our breastfeeding clinics and more.

Guides, Services and Classes

• Welcome guide – What to expect when delivering at Providence
• Your birthing plan
• Providence midwife services
• Childbirth preparation classes
• Providence Beginnings
• Pastoral care and support

Hospital registration, safety and information

• Hospital preregistration
• Choosing a provider for your child
• Paternity affidavit information
• Hospital safety information for parents
• Protecting you and your baby during flu season
• Selecting a car seat for your child
• Car seat safety

Take a virtual tour

Virtual tours help you figure out where to go once you get to our hospitals, and give you a sneak peek at where your baby can be born.

• Providence St. Vincent Family Maternity Center
• Providence Portland Family Maternity Center
• Providence Newberg Birth Center  
• Providence BirthPlace - Medford  
• Providence Willamette Falls BirthPlace
• Providence Hood River Medical Center 
• Providence Seaside Hospital