This is Part 3 of a three part series. Please sign up for Part 1 and Part 2 above. All of your class dates should be in the same month. Join us in person at MidCoast Hospital for the final session of our Preparing for Labor & Birth series. We will meet at the entrance of the offices building where you go to your prenatal appointments. It will start with a tour of the maternity unit and birthing rooms and then we will spend the rest of our time practicing various labor positions and hands on support techniques for partners, as well as discuss a variety of coping techniques! 

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. Our hope is that after attending all three sessions you will leave feeling like you have the knowledge you need to make informed decisions, and the confidence to navigate the transition from pregnancy to parenthood. We look forward to working with you!

Please join our postpartum support group to find the village you deserve! You will get to meet other new moms and find out that many of the struggles you may be experiencing are common and you are not alone. You will also get good ideas for coping. We vent, we celebrate, we cry, we encourage, we drink coffee and eat snacks! You can weigh your baby here and ask any questions at all to another mother or a nurse. 

The group meets every Wednesday morning at 10:30am at MidCoast Hospital. Sometimes we meet in Conference Room 1, right next to the cafeteria. If that room is not available, our back up location is the waiting room outside the Maternity unit. The group is led by our breast/bottle feeding specialists. Mothers with children 0-6 months are welcome. 

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series. Please sign up for Part 1 above and Part 2 below. All 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 Part 2, you will learn about the various pain medication options that are available, what is involved in inductions and c-sections, what to expect with your newborn and your hospital stay, as well as how to be more prepared for the postpartum period.

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 link for part 2. Please check your spam/junk folder for emails from erin@lighthouselactationmaine.com. 

Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:30-7 pm 

Coping strategies for dealing with grief and loss during the holidays.

Presented by Andy Sokoloff, LMSW, Bereavement Coordinator, MaineHealth CHANS Home Health and Hospice

Registration is required.

Call 207-373-6585 for more information.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)

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.

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)

The Schwarts Rounds program is part of MaineHealth's approach to fostering workforce well-being and a culture of compassion.

Unlike clinical rounds, Schwartz Rounds  focus on how team members (clinical and non-clinical) are affected in their patient interactions. 

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• This experience is open to all care team members and there is no need to pre-register, however it is helpful to have an idea of attendance and special dietary needs so appropriate meals are available.
• Schwartz Rounds start promptly at 12:00 Noon. This is an in-person discussion; there is no option to join virtually.
• Please come early to choose lunch and get settled.  Lunch will be provided with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. If you have specific dietary needs, please let us know at MHWellbeing@mainehealth.org 
• Questions? Contact Lisa Albee at lisa.albee@mainehealth.org 

Birth is a normal, natural, process. Just like each person is unique, each pregnancy, labor and birth are unique. At Lincoln Hospital Family Birth Center, we believe the best approach is supporting the birthing person as they navigate this natural, beautiful process. We support your decisions and value client input as a vital part of the birthing experience and labor process.

As your family prepares for labor, delivery, and the arrival of this precious new baby, we are here to help make this exciting new journey the best experience it can be for all. Our childbirth education classes cover pregnancy, labor and delivery, and newborn care. We use videos, stories, photos and animations, activities and games as well as demonstrations to teach all the essential information parents need to prepare for the birth of their baby. 

It is recommended that expecting clients finish this series around 3-6 weeks before their due date. This class is for patients and their support person(s) and is now a two part series with an optional breastfeeding course (separate sign up) offered at varied times over the course of the year.

For more information about our classes at Lincoln, please call 207.563.4536 to speak to one of our nurses.