Our one-day 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 be briefly...

Bleeding is one of the top causes of preventable death in trauma. 20% of people who have died from traumatic injuries may have survived with quick bleeding control. Stop the Bleed is part of a national campaign to address the most preventable cause of death in the nation: uncontrolled bleeding. This...

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...

Fit for You is for individuals who would like to improve their activity level, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance with the guidance of an exercise therapist. Sessions of this class are held in person on Mondays and Wednesdays, with a virtual option available for Monday sessions. If you'd...

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...

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...

Understanding Grandparenting is a two-hour virtual class that addresses the changes that have been made to new baby care and birth since you had your babies. It includes birth, the things that have changed, the new tools we use, what's new in baby care, safety measures for babies, and new health...

Prenatal Aquatic classes are perfect for expecting mothers looking to stay active and improve core strength, increase energy level, and work on flexibility before their little one arrives. Led by an exercise therapist, this class is held in South Shore Hospital's heated therapeutic pool. Class size...

Prenatal Aquatic classes are perfect for expecting mothers looking to stay active and improve core strength, increase energy level, and work on flexibility before their little one arrives. Led by an exercise therapist, this class is held in South Shore Hospital's heated therapeutic pool. Class size...