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:
What is an Induction?
July 24, 2025
This webinar is for parents who may be faced with the decision to have an elective or scheduled induction of labor. Learn about the different types of inductions, possible alternatives, and what to expect in the hospital.
| Date | Name | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 | What is an Induction? | Virtual – from the comfort of your own home! | 11:00 am - 11:30 am |
| 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
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!