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Safe Baby ~ Infant CPR
with Ashley McAllister, Family Birth Center MH MMC Biddeford
It's never too late to take an Infant CPR class! This class is for parents, grandparents, childcare providers and anyone who takes care of your baby.
This is a non-certificate course through American Heart Association, Friends & Family program. Learn basic infant CPR & choking rescue for your little one.
The text Family & Friends CPR will be provided.
Make sure to register EACH PERSON attending the class so we can have a correct head count. Refunds for class cancellations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS IN PERSON IN BIDDEFORD
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Andy Cook Pediatric Behavioral Health Series For Healthcare Providers and Educators
with Cate Parker MS, RN, DipACLM, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Dr. Andy Cook Pediatric Behavioral Health Series 2026:
Chronic Absenteeism & School Refusal
- Seminar 1: Understanding School Refusal, Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Seminar 2: Strategies, Systems, & Collaborative Responses, Wednesay, October 28, 2026
- Presenters: Dr. Alyssa Goodwin, Jennifer Bowdish, RN, Caitlin D’Amour, LCSW
7-9 a.m., 329 Maine St, Brunswick
This series was created in memory of Andy Cook, MD, who dedicated his career to providing, improving and advocating for behavioral health services for children, adolescents and their families.
Providers are eligible to earn 1 CME for this seminar.
Registration is required.
MCH Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St, Brunswick, ME, 207-373-6585
Understanding Breastfeeding
with Candace Crocker BSN RN IBCLC, Family Birth Center MH Lincoln Hospital
Our classes reflect Lincoln Hospital's dedication to our philosophy of family-centered care. Classes are taught by an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant from the family birth center who will bring her knowledge and experience to her teaching. We will review how milk is made, why breastfeeding is so important, feeding cues and positions and so much more. We use short videos and discussion to ensure you and your baby are off to a great start! Also covered is prenatal colostrum harvesting as well as hand expression, pumping and storage of breastmilk. The class is informal and allows for open discussion. Please call the Lincoln Hospital Family Birth Center for questions at: 207.563.4536 **Class is located at WATSON CENTER
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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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