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Tour of the Family Birth Center (2026)
with Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland
PLEASE NOTE THIS $10 FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE:
*The $10 fee is for 2 people to attend the tour. Be sure to register one person only. Adding a 2nd person’s name to the cart when registering will automatically generate a duplicate 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 your tour. If where you are coming from has bad weather, please reschedule a tour with us!
Preparing for Labor & Birth Part 1
with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Hospital Family Birth Center
This is Part 1 of class. Please also sign up for Part 2 and Part 3 below. All three of your class dates should be in the same month. Join us via Zoom for an in-depth discussion of what to expect when the time comes to give birth to your baby! Please note: the February 2027 session will be in person at the hospital.
In this session you will learn about the three phases of the labor process, how to cope, and how to be a supportive partner.
Partners/support people are encouraged to attend but do not need to register online. We recommend taking this course between 30-36 weeks if possible.
You will receive an email from the instructor 1 week prior to the scheduled class with the zoom links. Please check your spam/junk folder for emails from erin@lighthouselactationmaine.com.
Bereavement Support Group
with MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events
The Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers’ Bereavement Support Group offers a safe, confidential space to share and express feelings.
Questions? Please contact Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers at 207-466-9444 or coastalfamilyhospicevolunteers@gmail.com.
Part One Class - Childbirth Boot Camp
with Miranda Wadsworth, Family Birth Center MH Stephens Hospital
****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).****
Join us for a 3-hour Interactive workshop learning about Childbirth.
- Building confidence in your ability to give birth.
- Review different techniquest to Relax, Breath and Distract yourself.
- Discuss Various Labor Positions.
- How to Manage Pain and Discomfort
- The stages of Labor
- What to expect during delivery.
- Sharing your concerns with the instructor - Reduce Anxiety.
The class will be taught by a Labor & Delivery Nurse/Lactation Consultant and the Perinatal Outreach Case Manager. 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
- Watching Educational Videos
- And More!
Light refreshments will be provided during class. All participants are required to review self-screening questions for COVID-19.
Contact the Perinatal Outreach Education Coordinator with any questions: 207-393-3462 or email Miranda.Wadsworth2@mainehealth.org
Breastfeeding Basics Online (2026)
with Certified Educator, Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland
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.
Part Two Class - Bringing Home Baby 101
with Miranda Wadsworth, Family Birth Center MH Stephens Hospital
Join us in a 3 hour - Interactive workshop in discussing the following topics:
- Feeding/Cues
- Breastfeeding & Bottle feeding
- How to prepare formula
- Swaddling & sleep sacks
- Diaper Changes
- Sleep Safety
- 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 CPR provider, video and hands-on practice.
- Car Seat Safety (bring your car seat to the class)
- When To Call The Doctor
THIS CLASS IS LOCATED IN NORWAY, MAINE - IN PERSON
Class is scheduled for an estimated 3 hour. Any caregiver is welcome to join, parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, etc.
Contact the Perinatal Outreach Case Manager with any questions: 207-393-3462
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Breastfeeding Basics - Virtual
with Lynn Tauss, MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events
This single two-hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding and returning to work.
Pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please call (207)301-8337 to register.
Happy Wanderers 2026
with Lindsay Ginsberg, MH Pen Bay and Waldo Hospital Events
Join members from the MaineHealth Center for Health Improvement Community Health department at Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals, in partnership with Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT), to get outdoors and stay active with guided hikes year-round.
All are welcome (no pets, please)!
Happy Wanderers is our monthly hiking group hosted in collaboration with CMLT. These hikes take place on trails throughout Knox and Waldo Counties. Sign up each month to receive directions, parking instructions, weather-driven updates and notifications!
If you would like detailed trail information, head on over to Coastal Mountain Land Trust.