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Northern Light Mayo Hospital provides opportunities for parents to learn and connect

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital is pleased to offer childbirth and parenting courses to support parents and families during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.

Baby & Me

This course is for parents who have questions or advice or who are looking to meet other parents. Topics include breastfeeding/chestfeeding support and other topics of interest to new and expecting parents.

Baby & Me is held every Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 10. Attend in person at the Northern Light Mayo Hospital Piscataquis Conference Room, 897 West Main Street, or click here at (https://northernlighthealth.org/Our-System/Northern-Light-Mayo-Hospital/Care-Centers-Services/Obstetrics/New-Mothers-Support-Group) to access the link to attend online. There is no cost to attend and RSVPs are not required. The course is open to all parents, including those who are expecting.

Private lactation appointments are available before and after the group. Please call 207-564-4293 to schedule a lactation appointment.

Childbirth education classes

The class covers all the basics that parents will need to feel confident about giving birth. Topics covered in the course include what to expect as labor starts, progresses, and the postpartum period; comfort measures; and labor positions and scenarios.

Courses are held one Wednesday each month from 5-7 p.m. Registration is required. Please call 207-564-4293 for upcoming dates and to sign up. A support person is encouraged to attend.

Newborn education classes

This class empowers and prepares new parents for their journey with a newborn. Topics covered in the course include basic needs and comforting; breastfeeding, formula feeding, and bottle feeding; and identifying health issues and the importance of well child checks.

Courses are held one Wednesday each month from 5-7 p.m. Registration is required. Please call 207-564-4293 for upcoming dates and to sign up.

For more information about Northern Light Birthing at Mayo Hospital, please visit https://northernlighthealth.org/Northern-Light-Mayo-Hospital.

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