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Nursing Support Group
with Lynn Tauss, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Waldo Hospital Events
This informal support group for breastfeeding families provides interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Women wanting more information about breastfeeding are also welcome. This group is facilitated by a lactation consultant from the Women and Infants unit.
Please call (207)301-8337 for more information.
Preparing for Birth and Feeding Your Baby
with Erin Olmstead & Miranda Wadsworth, Stephens Family Birth Center
Join us for a 2-hour Preparing for Birth and Feeding Your Baby Class, led by a Labor & Delivery Nurse/Lactation Consultant and the Perinatal Outreach Education Coordinator. Recommended for all first-time pregnant patients and their birth partners; this class is designed to provide you and your labor partner with the information, skills and resources to prepare you for the birth of your baby.
THIS CLASS IS LOCATED IN NORWAY, MAINE - IN PERSON
The class will be informal focusing on:
- How do you know you’re in labor and when to call the doctor
- Stages of Labor
- Vaginal & Surgical Deliveries
- Terminology
- Comfort Measures
- Equipment Review
- Medications and Interventions
- Feeding Your Baby
- Watching Educational Videos
- And More!
Light refreshments will be provided during class. All participants are required to review self-screening questions for COVID-19 and remain masked during class.
Contact the Perinatal Outreach Education Coordinator with any questions: 207-393-3462
****PLEASE NOTE: ONLY REGISTER ONE PARTICIPANT. You will have space to put who is attending with you on your registration form (do not register them separately).****
Infant CPR for Parents, Grandparents and Older Siblings with Erin Olmstead
with Erin Olmstead & Miranda Wadsworth, Stephens Family Birth Center
Join us for an infant CPR course to gain knowledge in how to perform CPR and choking rescue of an infant up to 1 year of age. This course will be provided by in-person instructor, video and hands-on practice.
THIS CLASS IS LOCATED IN NORWAY, MAINE - IN PERSON
Class is scheduled for an estimated 1 hour. Any caregiver is welcome to join, parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, etc.
Contact the Perinatal Outreach Education Coordinator with any questions: 207-393-3462
Will run
Walk With A Doc - Guest Walk
with Miguel Arguedas, MD, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Walk with a Doc: Special Guest Dr. Arguedas
Friday, August 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Healing Garden at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital
121 Medical Center Drive in Brunswick
Join us for a special Walk with a Doc event featuring Dr. Arguedas, gastroenterologist at MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital. Dr. Arguedas will kick things off with a brief, 10-minute talk on maintaining good gastrointestinal health, followed by a 30-minute group walk through the beautiful Healing Garden.
This is a great opportunity to get active, ask questions, and connect directly with a health expert in a relaxed, informal setting. After the walk, enjoy a cold drink and light refreshments in the hospital café.
All are welcome — bring a friend and your walking shoes!
Registration is requested to ensure we have adequate refreshments.
For more information call (207) 373-6585.
New Dad-to-Be Class
with Lee Cote, MH MMC Biddeford Family Birth Center
Congratulations! You're pregnant; now what?
If you are looking for a crash course on how to be a supportive partner in this crazy adventure of having a baby, this class is for you. This online-only class is jam-packed with two hours of edutainment (a hybrid of education and entertainment) that will be great for helping you and your partner get through the duration of pregnancy. We will cover the pre-baby game plan, what happens during labor and delivery, and what to expect once you get home.
Once you sign up for a class, you will receive a Zoom link via email.
This class is for individuals who will be supporting their partners giving birth.
NOTE: THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS
Will run
Tour of the Family Birth Center (2025)
PLEASE NOTE THIS $10 FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE:
*The $10 fee is for 2 people to attend the tour. To avoid duplicate charges register one person only.
*Please only register for 1 tour to ensure that there is room for everyone who would like to attend a tour. Do not register for multiple tours, thank you!
* There is always a chance that all of the rooms are full and we are unable to view one
After you are registered you will receive details of where to meet, etc. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
*Please note for our Winter tours: If the weather forecasts unsafe driving conditions, the tour will be cancelled. Be sure to check your email! We will do our best to reschedule you tour. If where you are coming from has bad weather, please reschedule a tour with us!
Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Virtual
with MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Waldo Hospital Events
Provides information and support to those who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
For more information and Zoom details, contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW, at 207-301-6237 or at Cheri.Blouin@mainehealth.org.
Gentle Birth - Virtual
with Dawn Tassi, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Waldo Hospital Events
Enjoy a new approach to child birth class combining brain science, birth science and technology to empower your positive birth through preparation. This class takes place over a series of three Tuesdays and will include training and education in mindfulness, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sports psychology. A mobile app will also be able available if desired to enhance the learning experience.
Pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please call (207)301-8337 to register.