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Prenatal Care & Childbirth

Infant CPR for Parents, Grandparents and Older Siblings with Erin Olmstead

$10

with Erin Olmstead, WMH Family Birthplace

Calendar Apr 11, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Join us for an infant CPR course to gain knowledge in how to perform CPR and choking rescue of an infant up to 1 year of age.  This course will be provided by in-person instructor, video and hands-on practice.  

Class is scheduled for an estimated 1 hour.   Any caregiver is welcome to join, parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, etc.

Contact the Perinatal Outreach Education Coordinator with any questions: 207-393-3462

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Bring Your Own Car Seat 2024

Free

with Jami Gilbert, MMC Childbirth Education

Calendar Apr 18, 2024 at 6 pm
5 additional sessions through Sep 19, 2024

We are offering this class online. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Thank you for understanding.

Proper car seat use saves lives! Many parents are shocked to find out that car seats are usually used incorrectly.

This class will teach you how to install and use your car seat correctly.

After this course, parents will be confident and prepared to use infant car seats.

We will talk about safety in and around cars and the do’s and don’ts for infant safety in regards to the car seat. 

You will also learn when to transition your child to another seat and how to keep your child safe as he or she grows.

Registrants are asked to bring their car seats with to the class, including the car seat base for hands-on practice.

We recommend attending this class anytime before the 37th week of pregnancy.

If you have questions please contact Jami directly at: Jami.Gilbert@mainehealth.org or (207) 662-1572.

Celebrating Birth ~ Childbirth Preparation

$50

with Rachel Murer, SMHC Birthing Suite

Calendar Apr 21, 2024 at 9 am
2 additional sessions through Jun 8, 2024

Being prepared for childbirth can ease your mind and make your birth experience what you hope it will be. This class will give you the information, resources and skills to prepare you for the birth of your baby.

This class will cover:

  • Preparation during last month of pregnancy
  • Early labor at home
  • What to expect coming to the hospital from admission to discharge
  • Stages of labor
  • Pain management options
  • Optional tour of the Birthing Suite

Expecting mother/couple should be in their last trimester. Class fee is per couple. When checking out, please don't add your support person as an additional attendee, only enter their name when asked.

 

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Baby Basics Express 2024

Free

with Certified Educator, MMC Childbirth Education

Calendar Apr 24, 2024 at 6 pm
11 additional sessions through Sep 29, 2024

We are offering this class online. After you are registered, a few days before the class starts you will receive an email with the link to participate in the class. 

Expectant first time parents can learn about common newborn needs and behaviors and how to prepare for bringing baby home. This class includes information about how to care for and comfort a newborn, feeding, safe sleep and other ways to keep your baby safe, and tips on how to make this newborn period an easier transition for you.

We recommend attending this class between the 32nd and 36th week of pregnancy.

 

 

Preparing for Labor & Birth

Free

with Erin Kirkpatrick, Mid Coast Maternity

Calendar Apr 27, 2024
4 additional sessions through Dec 7, 2024

Join us for an in-depth discussion of what to expect when the time comes to give birth to your baby!

Part 1 is in-person at MidCoast Hospital. During this 3 hour session, you will learn about the three phases of labor, how to cope, and how to be a supportive partner. We will discuss many coping strategies, as well as practice laboring positions and hands-on support techniques. This session also includes a tour of the maternity unit and birthing rooms. Session 1 is from 9:30am-1:00pm.

Part 2 is held the next day via zoom. During this 2.5 hour session, 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. Session 2 will be from 3:00-5:30pm. 

Partners/support people are encouraged to attend but do not need to register online. We recommend taking this course between 30-35 weeks if possible. Our hope is that you will leave this educational weekend 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!

You will receive an email from the instructor 1 week prior to the scheduled class with the zoom link for part 2. 

Safe Baby ~ Infant CPR

$25

with Ashley McAllister, SMHC Birthing Suite

Calendar Apr 27, 2024 at 9 am
2 additional sessions through Jun 29, 2024

It's never too late to take an Infant CPR class! This class is for parents, grandparents, childcare providers and anyone who takes care of your baby.

This is a non-certificate course through American Heart Association, Friends & Family program. Learn basic infant CPR & choking rescue for your little one.

The text Family & Friends CPR will be provided. SMHC certificates of completion are available upon request.

Grandparents 2024

Free

with Ellen Kunkle, MMC Childbirth Education

Calendar Apr 28, 2024 at 12:30 pm
5 additional sessions through Sep 22, 2024

Registration is per person.

Things have really changed since you became a parent! This class will cover communication between grandparents and the new parents; how grandparents can help during pregnancy, birth and after baby is born; current guidelines for infant care and infant safety; and ways to bond with your new grandchild.

We recommend attending this class between the 32nd and 36th week of pregnancy.

We are offering this class online. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Thank you for understanding.

Advanced Fetal Monitoring--April 30, 2024 -- Stephens Memorial Hospital

Free

with Emily Watson, BSN, RN, Perinatal Outreach Education

Calendar Apr 30, 2024 at 8 am

Perinatal Outreach Presents:

Advanced Fetal Monitoring

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

Upon completion of this program participant will be able to:

 

  • State the terms and definitions of fetal heart rate patterns as per the National Institutes of Health Consensus Group document.
  • Recognize recurrent late decelerations, recurrent severe variable decelerations, and the sinusoidal heart rate pattern.
  • Correlate critical fetal heart rate patterns with related maternal fetal physiology.
  • List appropriate interventions based on interpretation pattern.




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