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Infant Sleep 102: Sleeping Through the Night (6-12 mos) - 2023
with Jenna Marion, MMC Childbirth Education

This 6-12 month infant sleep class is designed for parents who are still struggling with short naps and/or frequent night wakings. Topics discussed will include age appropriate, step-by-step sleep improvement methods for both naps and nighttime, how and when to drop down to two naps per day, as well as a phased approach to dropping down to one nap at 12+ months.
Non-birthing partners are encouraged to attend.
This class is currently offered virtually via Zoom. After you are regisitered, you will receive an email with the information as to how to participate in the class.
If you have any questions please contact Jenna Marion directly at jenna.marion@mainehealth.org.
Perinatal Support Group
with Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital Events

We offer a safe place for new and pregnant mothers and families to talk, listen, get support and gain education on postpartum experiences. This is a free group for moms, moms-to-be and family members who want to connect with others for support. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. Please call 505-4140 for more information or to register.
This group will be held in the Teleconference Room, located on the ground floor of Waldo County General Hospital. Please park at the back of the building and enter through the Ludwig Building entrance.
Grieving Still 2023
Remembering and loving babies lost during pregnancy. A support group for parents who have experienced a spontaneous pregnancy loss at any gestation. A place to remember, share, grieve, and heal. Third Thursday of every month; 6 - 7:30p.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our perinatal loss and bereavement support groups will meet virtually via Zoom. These support groups are a safe and supportive space to share your thoughts and emotions. To join, please email Abby D’Ambruoso at adambruoso@mmc.org. She will send you the login information. Please email her by 3:00 pm on the day of the support group.
Healing Together 2023
A support group for those who have experienced the medical interruption of pregnancy. Healing Together provides parents a safe place to grieve, share experiences, give and receive support, and remember. Second Thursday of every month; 6 - 7:30p.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our perinatal loss and bereavement support groups will meet virtually via Zoom. These support groups are a safe and supportive space to share your thoughts and emotions. To join, please email Abby D’Ambruoso at adambruoso@mmc.org. She will send you the login information. Please email her by 3:00 pm on the day of the support group.
RESOLVE of New England (2023)
A monthly peer support group for men and women who are struggling to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term.
A supportive, informal group supported by RESOLVE of New England and facilitated by Anne Belden, MSc.
The group is free and meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 pm in the Dana Center at Maine Medical Center.
Please register with Resolve New England https://www.resolvenewengland.org/support/#rsvp.
For questions regarding the group, contact Anne: anne@annebelden.com or call 207.233.5939
New Parents Circle 2023
with Ellen Kunkle, MMC Childbirth Education
Come together to share the story of your parenting journey and receive support and inspiration from other new parents.
Discussion topics include sleep, feeding, nurturing yourself, and relationship changes. This group is flexible to address your own needs and concerns. This group is facilitated by a childbirth educator who is also a trained doula and breastfeeding counselor.
This group currently meets online every Thursday morning from 10am - 12pm. Please register here to receive the link to log in.
Starting on June 1st, this group will be meeting in person (with a hybrid Zoom option, too) at the MaineHealth Medical Building, 5 Bucknam Rd, Falmouth. (Ground floor, lots of parking!)
The group is free but registration is required. Join anytime throughout the year. New members are always welcome!