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Babysitter / Home Alone Course
with Janet Moore RN, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

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, Monday October 20 & Monday October 27, 5-7:30 p.m.
- 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.
Infant Care Basics
with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Maternity

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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Food is Medicine
with Meghan Perham, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Food is Medicine MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital
MaineHealth is offering a FREE 15-week program to help people improve their health with nutritious food and lifestyle changes. Eating healthy foods can help with conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Your journey toward better health can start today!
Who can join? This free program is for people who:
- Are age 18+
- Have a chronic health condition (like type 2 diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol or high blood pressure)
- Have limited access to affordable, healthy food
- Want to make healthy lifestyle changes
What you can expect
- Weekly bags of healthy food and accompanying recipes from MaineHealth Food Pantry Brunswick
- Connect with and support others in your community
- Resources to help manage your health conditions
We will meet
- WHEN: weekly on Tuesdays from 10am-Noon
- Class Dates: 10/21/25-2/10/26 (no meetings 12/17-1/5 during the holiday season)
- WHERE: MH Lifestyle Medicine Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine St, Brunswick.
For More Information:
- call: 207-373-4513
- email: midcoastchi@mainehealth.org
- visit: https://mainehealth.org/fimbrunswick
A collaboration between MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick and the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program.
Breastfeeding for Beginners
with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Maternity

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.
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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
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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.
Intuitive Painting
with Estelle Krestos RN, BSN, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick

Intuitive Painting
November 12 & 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m. OR 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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.
- 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.
Learn how intuitive painting can help you discover your creative energy. Enjoy a calm, mindful practice that focuses on the process of creating and experimenting with color, shapes and techniques to develop your own unique and one-of-a-kind painting. This process will teach you there are no mistakes, and that it’s okay to break some rules, let go of perfection and trust your inner voice.
Supplies will be provided – participants may also use their own supplies if preferred. No previous painting or art experience required.
Sessions are 2-hours each of instruction and projects.
Cost for the series is $30. Registration is required. https://midcoastchw.coursestorm.com/
MH Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street-SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE, Brunswick
For more information call (207) 373-6585.
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