Join us for a 3 hour virtual session loaded with all the info you will need to get breastfeeding off to a great start! 

Topics will include: 

• What to do to prepare during your pregnancy
• How to get a good latch
• How to establish a strong milk supply
• How to navigate bumps in the road
• How to introduce pumping and bottlefeeding
• Postpartum resources available 
• So much more!

Partners are encouraged to be present as well but do not need to be registered. We recommend taking this between 30-35 weeks if possible. Join us to feel empowered about starting your feeding journey!

You will receive an email from the instructor with a zoom link 1 week prior to the scheduled class. Please check your spam/junk folder for emails from erin@lighthouselactationmaine.com. 

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.

YOUTH FIRST AID TRAINING

This course provides students with an official K-12 American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, AED, First Aid eCard which is valid for two years.

• Recommended for those age 10 and older.
• Attendance is required for both dates, usually 2 consecutive Mondays, occasionally 2 consecutive days (summer).
• Registration is required.
• Cost for the program is $75 and all necessary materials will be provided. Limited scholarships are available, please call to request the application.
• Please bring water and appropriate snacks. Participants are responsible for cleaning up their area.

For more information call 207-373-6585.

The registration fee includes costs for the registrant and one support person. To avoid duplicate charges, please register only ONE participant per class. A receipt will be provided for insurance reimbursement purposes. Reimbursement is subject to individual insurance 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.

These comprehensive classes are designed to provide you and your labor partner with the information, skills, and resources to prepare you for the birth of your baby.  Recommended for all first-time pregnant parents and their birth partners.

• Class#1: Introduction to Labor & Delivery
  • This class covers the stages and phases of labor, what to expect physically and emotionally, the importance of labor support, and more. You will also see birth videos. 
• Class#2:Practical Skills and Comfort Measures
  • This class will cover comfort measures such as relaxation, breathing, and positions that you can use both at home and while at the hospital. Whether you are planning to use pain medications, or just want to understand the available options, this class will provide you with the information needed to make informed decisions regarding pain relief. 
• Class#3: Medications and Interventions
  • Be an active participant in the decisions that affect you and your baby. Learn about induction of labor, unplanned cesareans, vacuum, fetal monitoring and more.  This class series also includes opportunities for Q&A.

We recommend attending this class between the 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy.

We are offering this class online. After you are registered you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. 

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.

This class is for individuals who will be supporting their partners giving birth.

Once you sign up for a class, you will receive a Zoom link via email the week prior to class. Refunds for class cancellations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.

NOTE: THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS

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.

A 4-hr workshop to teach thoughtful patient positioning in labor to optimize fetal position and maximize patients’ chances for vaginal birth

We will also discuss:

• Labor support
• Labor support supplies/equipment
• Optimizing the environment to promote physiologic birth

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! 

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.