MFHS offers a variety of FREE virtual and in-person sessions for new parents and moms-to be, covering everything from comfort measures during labor, newborn care, soothing methods for baby, breastfeeding and so much more!
VIRTUAL sessions (from the comfort of your own home) include:
When you have a C-Section…
June 26th at 11:00 am
Sometimes the unexpected happens and you are told you need a C-Section. This informative webinar discusses reason for Cesareans, what to expect before, during and after, as well as the healing process.
| Date | Name | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | Proper Latch and Positions for Breastfeeding | Virtual – from the comfort of your own home! | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
| July 24, 2025 | What is an Induction? | Virtual – from the comfort of your own home! | 11:00 am - 11:30 am |
| August 27, 2025 | Is My Baby Getting Enough Breastmilk? | Virtual – from the comfort of your own home! | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
| August 28, 2025 | Having a Healthy Pregnancy | Virtual – from the comfort of your own home! | 11:00 am - 11:30 am |
IN-PERSON sessions (at Circle of Care – Scranton) include:
Splish Splash! Baby gets a bath!
Join us for a fun, interactive morning learning about meeting your newborn and those first weeks at home including feeding cues, why babies cry, soothing methods and more! Practice giving your “baby” a bath and take home a tub of your very own!
Register for Splish Splash! Baby gets a bath!
Comfort Measures in Labor
Worried about pain in labor? Take charge and learn ways to relax in labor through massage, breathing, coping techniques, positioning, and more. All moms-to-be will take home an exercise ball to practice at home.
Register for Comfort Measures in Labor
Mornings with Moms
Calling all new moms! Bring baby and come meet other new parents! This group is open to moms with babies up to 24 months old. Snacks will be provided.
Register for Mornings with Moms
You’re Pregnant! Breastmilk for Baby: Learning the Basics.
If you are pregnant and plan to provide breastmilk, this class is for you and your support person!! This will help you get started off right with learning how to provide breastmilk for when baby arrives, as well as learn the essential information to be set up for success and give guidance if breastfeeding challenges arise.
Register for You’re Pregnant! Breastmilk for Baby: Learning the Basics
Baby is Here! Breastfeeding support group.
After months of waiting, finally, your new baby has arrived!! You are juggling feeding your baby (and yourself) but could use some guidance to know if baby is getting enough milk, if baby’s latch (or breast pump) is fitting correctly or how to help get baby on a healthy feeding schedule. This support group meets monthly for parents and babies to talk and work through ANY breastfeeding questions or challenges throughout the length of time the mother is providing ANY breastmilk.
Register for Baby is Here! Breastfeeding support group.
Planning Your Postpartum **NEW**
You have all your baby supplies, picked the baby’s name, and have everything that baby needs but are YOU ready? Let us help you plan for the transition to motherhood and postpartum in this interactive session while learning what to expect in the first days and weeks after birth. Partners welcome and encouraged to come!