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Transition to Parenthood Peer Group Rockport
with MH Pen Bay 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.
Newborn Care Basics
with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Hospital Family Birth Center
In this 3 hour virtual course, we talk about how to care for your newborn when you bring them home, what to expect during the first few months, and how to be well prepared. Topics include:
- Sleep habits
- Laying a strong sleep foundation
- Bottle and formula feeding (separate breastfeeding class)
- Diapering & Digestion
- Soothing techniques
- Safety Guidelines
- Common ailments
- Postpartum Coping and Preparation
We recommend taking this between 30-35 weeks if possible. Only one parent needs to register, but all can attend. Please join us to build your confidence in caring for your newborn!
You will receive an email from the instructor with additional info 1 month prior to the scheduled class and an email with a zoom link 1 week prior to the scheduled class. Please check your spam/junk folder for emails from erin@lighthouselactationmaine.com in these time frames.
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Women's Pelvic Health
with Ruth Macy PT DPT, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Addressing health issues through all phases of life…
Join Ruth E. Macy, PT, DPT & Jennifer Wolfe, PT, DPT of MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital Rehabilitation, each month for a free discussion on topics of concern to every woman.
- Tuesday September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm, Bladder Health & Urinary Incontinence with Ruth Macy
- Tuesday October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm, Prolapse with Jennifer Wolfe
- Tuesday November 17, 5:30-6:30 pm, Bowel Health and Constipation, Ruth Macy
Registration is Required.
To learn more, call 207-373-6585.
MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)
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A Matter of Balance - Virtual Classes
with MaineHealth Healthy Aging
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls (AMOB) is an award-winning program designed to help older adults reduce their concerns about falling and become more active.
If you:
- are worried about falling
- may have fallen in the past
- want to improve your balance, flexibility, and strength...
...this class is for you!
Build confidence and skills through:
- group discussion
- skill building and goal setting activities
- gentle balance, flexibility, and strength exercises
Online classes start every month!
Join a group of 8 to 12 people online through Zoom for 9 classes led by 2 trained coaches. We can help you learn how to use Zoom so you feel comfortable joining.
Access to a device (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone) with a camera and microphone is needed to participate in this class.
If you have questions or need help to register below, email AMOB@mainehealth.org or call 207-661-3762.
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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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.