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Transition to Parenthood Peer Group Belfast
with MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Waldo Hospital Events
Join us for a free, nurse-led group for parents and parents-to-be. We offer a welcoming place for new and pregnant parents to talk, listen and get support from others during the transition to parenthood. Babies welcome! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. For more information or to register, call 207-505-4332.
This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Stroke Support Group
with Various Providers, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
This FREE support group promotes wellness in those who have survived a stroke. Each month, a topic of interest to stroke patients and their families is discussed, and guest speakers are invited.Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from others.
The Stroke Support Group is facilitated by a Mid Coast Hospital rehabilitation therapist.
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 1 – 2 P.M.
MH Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine St (Parkview), Brunswick, Classroom 4
For more information call (207) 373-6183 or email StrokeSupportGroup@mainehealth.org
Understanding Breastfeeding
with Candace Crocker BSN RN IBCLC, LincolnHealth Childbirth Education
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
Breastfeeding Basics - Virtual
with Lynn Tauss, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital 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.
Transition to Parenthood Peer Group Rockport
with MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Waldo Hospital Events
Join us for a free, nurse-led group for parents and parents-to-be. We offer a welcoming place for new and pregnant parents to talk, listen and get support from others during the transition to parenthood. Babies welcome! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Drop-ins are welcome. Please call 301-8343 for more information.
This group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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.
Food for Health
with Tim Howe MD, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
A FREE monthly series that provides cooking demonstrations and education showing how chronic disease can be prevented, treated and even reversed with a plant-based diet for an overall healthier lifestyle.
Presentations by Timothy Howe, MD
Food Demonstrations by Sheryl McWilliams RN, MPH and Lyn Howe, MPH
- January 13: How Diet Affects Autoimmune Disease
- February 3: Perfect Health Depends Upon Perfect Circulation
- March 10: Protein: The Good, The Bad and The Better!
- April 14: Cancer: How Lifestyle Affects Our Chance of Getting It & How to Minimize the Risk
- May 12: Your Brain: How Lifestyle Affects Your Thoughts & Brain Health
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street in Brunswick
Registration is required.
Neurographic Art
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Neurographic Art
Art and creativity can help you connect to your feelings, increase your self-awareness and ability to think of new ways to problem solve, and develop healthy habits and routines.
Class will meet for two sessions with one additional optional class.
- Learn how to let go of stress and improve your overall sense of well-being through a creative drawing experience.
- Learn how to use simple creative exercises to create your own sense of calm.
- No drawing or artistic skill is required.
All supplies will be provided. You may bring any favorite markers, colored pencils or pens if you would like to — though they are not required.
Cost for the three-class series is $30. Registration is required.
MH Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street-SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE, Brunswick
For more information call (207) 373-6585.
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