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New Dad-to-Be Class

$15

with Lee Cote

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 1, 2024 at 7 pm
2 additional sessions through Jun 3, 2024

Congratulations! You're pregnant; now what?

If you are looking for a crash course on how to be a supportive partner in this crazy adventure of having a baby, this class is for you. This online-only class is jam-packed with two hours of edutainment (a hybrid of education and entertainment) that will be great for helping you and your partner get through the duration of pregnancy. We will cover the pre-baby game plan, what happens during labor and delivery, and what to expect once you get home.

Once you sign up for a class, you will receive a Zoom link via email.

This class is for individuals who will be supporting their partners giving birth.

Mother's Support Circle

Free

with Julia Viger

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2024 at 10 am
1 additional session on Apr 18, 2024

Empowering you through parent to parent support.

This free support group is a great opportunity to meet other new parents in your community, share experiences, and receive postpartum and newborn care information to help provide the best transition to parenthood. Lactation Counselors will be on site to answer your questions about breastfeeding and other feeding methods, provide guidance, and perform infant weight checks.

This group is held every Thursday from 10:00 - 11:30 AM in the SMHC Webber Building Conference Room on the second floor. Guest speakers may be highlighted each week!

FREE, registration required.

Parking located near the SMHC Emergency Department.

Please call 207-283-7350 with any questions.

Mother's Support Circle

Free

with Julia Viger

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 4, 2024 at 10 am

Empowering you through parent to parent support.

This free support group is a great opportunity to meet other new parents in your community, share experiences, and receive postpartum and newborn care information to help provide the best transition to parenthood. Lactation Counselors will be on site to answer your questions about breastfeeding and other feeding methods, provide guidance, and perform infant weight checks.

This group is held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30 AM in the SMHC Webber Building Conference Room on the second floor. Guest speakers may be highlighted each week!

FREE, registration required.

Parking located near the SMHC Emergency Department.

Please call 207-283-7350 with any questions.

Celebrating Birth ~ Childbirth Preparation

$50

with Rachel Murer

Calendar Next available session starts 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.

 

Safe Baby ~ Infant CPR

$25

with Ashley McAllister

Calendar Next available session starts 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.





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