Our engaging, hands-on, prenatal newborn care class will prepare you for parenting your baby for the first six weeks after birth. Using a doll model, you will practice the basics of diapering, umbilical cord care, and proper infant positioning. You will learn proven methods for comforting your...

PLEASE NOTE: Each person who plans to attend needs to register. Cost per attendee is $45.00. The Family & Friends® CPR Course teaches child CPR, infant CPR, and relief of choking in a child or infant. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment by using the American Heart Association’s research...

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...

Our prenatal breastfeeding class helps to ensure a smooth start for you and baby. In this 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 hints...

If you’re struggling with back pain or have trouble accomplishing day-to-day activities, you may have a weak core. Strengthening your core promotes good posture, reduces back pain, and prevents injuries. This small group program, led by an experienced exercise therapist, will improve your endurance...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Exercise is beneficial for people with a history of cardiac or pulmonary disease , but it's important for those individuals to work out safely. This program helps those with a cardiac or pulmonary history build endurance and improve strength. This class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and is...