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Tour of the Family Birth Center (2026)
with MMC Portland Family Birth Center
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.
* Do not include the name of the 2nd person attending with you as this will automatically generate a 2nd charge, which is non-refundable.
*Please only register for 1 tour only 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!
Infant CPR (2026)
with Certified Educator, MMC Portland Family Birth Center
This class provides a non-certificate course through the American Heart Association to family and friends. In this class you will learn basic infant CPR and choking rescue techniques. The classes are open to parents, grandparents, childcare providers, and anyone who cares for infants.
It's best to take the class before the baby is born, so you are prepared from day one.
Fee: $25.00 per person. Each person attending needs to pre-register for the class.
If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org.
Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.
We offer this class only in person. Classes are held at the Dana Center Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland. You will receive directions to parking and the classroom once you have registered.
*Please note for our Winter classes: If the weather forecasts unsafe driving conditions, the class will be cancelled. Be sure to check your email and/or voicemail! We will do our best to reschedule or transfer you into another class. If where you are coming from has bad weather, please contact us to reschedule!
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AHA Heartsaver-CPR/First Aid/AED Morning Session
with Amanda Comeau, Healthy Community Coalition of Franklin County
This Course will be held from 8am-12pm at Farmington Town Office Downstairs Meeting Room
Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/ AED
COST is $50 per person
Checks can get made out to Amanda Comeau
Registration says free on the site as we don't charge at sign up, please bring payment to your class. For more details call or text Amanda at 207-491-9748.
The American Heart Association’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate breaths and ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. The course reflects science and education from the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED teaches the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR and AED including:
First aid basics
Medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Preventing illness and injury
Adult CPR and AED use
Choking help for an Adult, Child or Infant
Drowning response and prevention
Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
ALSO -- NL Maine Coast Hospital -- May 18, 2026
with Emily Watson, MPH, BSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, Perinatal Outreach Education
ALSO® PROVIDER COURSE
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) is an evidence-based, interprofessional, and multidisciplinary training program that equips the entire maternity care team with skills to effectively manage obstetric emergencies. This comprehensive course encourages a standardized team-based approach amongst physicians, residents, nurse midwives, registered nurses and other members of the maternity care team to improve patient safety and positively impact maternal outcomes.
OVERALL COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Discuss methods of managing pregnancy and birth urgencies and emergencies, which standardizes the skills of practicing maternity care providers.
2. Demonstrate content and skill acquisition as evidenced by successful completion of online course examination, skills workstations, and group testing stations.
3. Provide safe team leadership through various emergency obstetric scenarios.
AHA BLS-CPR/AED-Afternoon Session
with Amanda Comeau, Healthy Community Coalition of Franklin County
This Course will be held from 4:30-8:30pm at Farmington Town Office Downstairs Meeting Room
COST is $50 per person
Checks can get made out to Amanda Comeau
Registration says free on the site as we don't charge at sign up, please bring payment to your class. For more details call or text Amanda at 207-491-9748.
The American Heart Association’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate breaths and ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. The course reflects science and education from the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Celebrating Birth- preparing to give birth at MHMMC Biddeford
with Rachel Murer, MH MMC Biddeford Family Birth Center
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention: Rockland
with Community Health, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Waldo Hospital Events
Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints and good for your whole body. In partnership with Rockland Public Library, our MaineHealth instructors, certified in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, offer this six-session beginner-level class to increase your strength, flexibility, balance and overall sense of well-being. No previous Tai Chi experience necessary.
*Registration is required due to a limited number of seats available in this class.*
Breastfeeding Basics Online (2026)
with Certified Educator, MMC Portland Family Birth Center
Registration fee covers the cost of registrant and one support person. Please register only ONE participant for a class so that you will not be charged twice. A receipt will be issued which can be utilized to submit to your insurance company. Reimbursement is dependent upon individual plans, refer to your plan for additional information.
If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org.
Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.
This class meets online. If you are registered for this class, you will recieve an email about 2 days before the class starts with a link to join.
This class covers the benefits of breastfeeding, different breastfeeding techniques and positions, how to make enough milk, and local community and professional resources. Attending this class before your baby’s birth will help you meet your breastfeeding goals.
We recommend attending this class between the 32nd and 36th week of pregnancy.