Our one-day course will help you develop an understanding of labor, the birth process and post-partum recovery. Coping skills include breathing and relaxation techniques and guided imagery exercises. Medical considerations will be discussed. Immediate newborn care and breastfeeding will be briefly...

"Home Alone, Staying Safe is a 3-hour program which prepares kids for situations that can happen when staying home alone, from the the unexpected knock on the door to the 911 emergency phone call. It will also help ease the minds of parents who decide the time has come to leave their kids home alone...

This supportive group for new mothers provides assistance for the early stages of breastfeeding. The group is facilitated by nurses certified in lactation counseling. You do not need to have given birth at South Shore Hospital to attend. This group meets in person at South Shore Hospital in OB...

Pregnancy is a journey, and this free virtual series is designed to help guide parents-to-be from early pregnancy through a healthy birth and beyond. Led by Melissa DiNunno, CNM, this six-class series, which will be held virtually, is free and open to all expecting parents. If you missed a few...

If you or a loved one has experienced a cardiac event, it's sure to impact your life in many ways. The goal of our Cardiac Support Group is to help you sort through and handle the lifestyle changes that a cardiac event can bring. Cardiac support group meetings are facilitated by a representative...

Our prenatal breastfeeding class helps to ensure a smooth start for you and baby. In this virtual class, board-certified lactation consultants and experienced nurses teach proper positioning, feeding frequency, how to read your baby's hunger signs, the importance of skin-to-skin contact, and helpful...

This supportive group for new mothers provides assistance for the early stages of breastfeeding. The group is facilitated by nurses certified in lactation counseling. You do not need to have given birth at South Shore Hospital to attend. This group meets in person at South Shore Hospital in OB...

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Department at South Shore Health hosts a regular support group for stroke survivors and their caretakers. Designed for both stroke survivors and their loved ones, our Stroke Support Group is led by our compassionate Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Teams. This...

Whether you are new to living with an ostomy or years into your journey, South Shore Hospital’s Ostomy Support Group welcomes you to come share stories, ask questions, and build confidence. The support group is free and is for individuals who have a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, and wish to...

July is the height of bug season in New England. Join The Friends of South Shore Health and a local entomologist to learn more about the insects and arachnids behind our region's most common bug bites. The presenter for this program will be entomologist Blake Dinius of Plymouth County 4H. Blake will...