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...

This two-session virtual course will help you develop an understanding of labor, the birth process, and postpartum recovery. Coping skills include breathing and relaxation techniques and guided imagery exercises. Medical considerations will be discussed. Immediate newborn care and breastfeeding will...

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...

Whether you’re planning to give birth at South Shore Hospital or still considering your options, our Maternity Unit tours are a great way to see first-hand the advanced, high-quality services we offer. These tours offer you a chance to see our McKim Family Birthing Center and Mother-Infant Unit with...

Whether you’re planning to give birth at South Shore Hospital or still considering your options, our Maternity Unit tours are a great way to see first-hand the advanced, high-quality services we offer. These tours offer you a chance to see our McKim Family Birthing Center and Mother-Infant Unit with...

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...

November 18 is National Injury Prevention Day, a time to raise awareness of injury prevention strategies for individuals of all ages. Join South Shore Health's Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team for an informative discussion on practical ways to reduce your risk of falls, accidents, and other...

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...