Thu Jul 28 2011 10:00 AM: COST/FEE: FREE; First Come First ServeBaby weight checks, product purchases, pump rentals, basic breastfeeding questions.For more information contact Paula Mattson at (413) 582-2096.

Thu Jul 28 2011 1:00 PM: FEE/COST: FREENo Pre-registration. Meet at the hospital in the Childbirth Conf. room across from the elevator.At the Beyond Birth New Parents group, parents with a baby up to 4 months old share the joys and challenges of being a parent. Parents talk about anything related to being a parent and to caring for their baby; topics like sleeping (or not sleeping), breast or bottle feeding, vaccines, going back to work, getting anything done and other area resources. Maria Curtin-McKenna leads the group, answers questions and helps everyone get to know each other. Parents need other parents at this time of their lives. And they form lasting connections well beyond the infancy period. Many parents are still meeting as many as 12 years after they first met in the Beyond Birth group. All are welcome no matter where you gave birth.

Wed Jul 27 2011 10:30 AM: FEE: $65 for 6 sessions or $13 per class. Cash or check made out to "CDH Parent Ed". Arrive early and speak to instructor.Must be at least 10 weeks pregnant.Pre-registration required. Call 582-2736 and press "2" for Yoga.Bring to class: Small pillow and either a blanket or mat. Wear comfortable clothes.

Wed Jul 27 2011 7:00 PM: Cost/Fee: FREEThe members of Empty Arms seek to help one another cope with the loss of a child in a monthly, open meeting, during which members share their experiences and reflect upon their struggles to grieve, heal and grow.Meetings are open to the public and are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Conf Rm D at CDH.For more information please contact one of the group's facilitators: Carol McMurrich and Greg Reynolds at (413) 529-1610 or carolmcmurrich@comcast.nethttp://www.emptyarmswesternma.blogspot.com

Mon Jul 25 2011 12:00 PM: COST/FEE: FREE; First Come First ServeBaby weight checks, product purchases, pump rentals, basic breastfeeding questions.For more information contact Paula Mattson at (413) 582-2096.

Mon Jul 25 2011 5:30 PM: FEE: $65 for 6 sessions or $13 per class. Cash or check made out to "CDH Parent Ed". Arrive early and speak to instructor.Must be at least 10 weeks pregnant.Pre-registration required. Call 582-2736 and press "2" for Yoga.Bring to class: Small pillow and either a blanket or mat. Wear comfortable clothes.

Thu Jul 21 2011 10:00 AM: COST/FEE: FREE; First Come First ServeBaby weight checks, product purchases, pump rentals, basic breastfeeding questions.For more information contact Paula Mattson at (413) 582-2096.

Thu Jul 21 2011 1:00 PM: FEE/COST: FREENo Pre-registration. Meet at the hospital in the Childbirth Conf. room across from the elevator.At the Beyond Birth New Parents group, parents with a baby up to 4 months old share the joys and challenges of being a parent. Parents talk about anything related to being a parent and to caring for their baby; topics like sleeping (or not sleeping), breast or bottle feeding, vaccines, going back to work, getting anything done and other area resources. Maria Curtin-McKenna leads the group, answers questions and helps everyone get to know each other. Parents need other parents at this time of their lives. And they form lasting connections well beyond the infancy period. Many parents are still meeting as many as 12 years after they first met in the Beyond Birth group. All are welcome no matter where you gave birth.

Wed Jul 20 2011 10:30 AM: FEE: $65 for 6 sessions or $13 per class. Cash or check made out to "CDH Parent Ed". Arrive early and speak to instructor.Must be at least 10 weeks pregnant.Pre-registration required. Call 582-2736 and press "2" for Yoga.Bring to class: Small pillow and either a blanket or mat. Wear comfortable clothes.

Mon Jul 18 2011 12:00 PM: COST/FEE: FREE; First Come First ServeBaby weight checks, product purchases, pump rentals, basic breastfeeding questions.For more information contact Paula Mattson at (413) 582-2096.

Mon Jul 18 2011 5:30 PM: FEE: $65 for 6 sessions or $13 per class. Cash or check made out to "CDH Parent Ed". Arrive early and speak to instructor.Must be at least 10 weeks pregnant.Pre-registration required. Call 582-2736 and press "2" for Yoga.Bring to class: Small pillow and either a blanket or mat. Wear comfortable clothes.

Thu Jul 14 2011 10:00 AM: COST/FEE: FREE; First Come First ServeBaby weight checks, product purchases, pump rentals, basic breastfeeding questions.For more information contact Paula Mattson at (413) 582-2096.

Thu Jul 14 2011 1:00 PM: FEE/COST: FREENo Pre-registration. Meet at the hospital in the Childbirth Conf. room across from the elevator.At the Beyond Birth New Parents group, parents with a baby up to 4 months old share the joys and challenges of being a parent. Parents talk about anything related to being a parent and to caring for their baby; topics like sleeping (or not sleeping), breast or bottle feeding, vaccines, going back to work, getting anything done and other area resources. Maria Curtin-McKenna leads the group, answers questions and helps everyone get to know each other. Parents need other parents at this time of their lives. And they form lasting connections well beyond the infancy period. Many parents are still meeting as many as 12 years after they first met in the Beyond Birth group. All are welcome no matter where you gave birth.

Wed Jul 13 2011 10:30 AM: FEE: $65 for 6 sessions or $13 per class. Cash or check made out to "CDH Parent Ed". Arrive early and speak to instructor.Must be at least 10 weeks pregnant.Pre-registration required. Call 582-2736 and press "2" for Yoga.Bring to class: Small pillow and either a blanket or mat. Wear comfortable clothes.

Wed Jul 13 2011 7:00 PM: Cost/Fee: FREEThe Subsequent Choices Empty Arms Group is for families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss and are now moving on to welcome another baby into their family. for most families, this will mean that they are once again pregnant, but we also welcome families exploring adoption or surrogacy options.In this group we will break down the blessings and challenges of being a bereaved parent who is expecting.Meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Childbirth Center Conf Rm at CDH.For more information please contact one of the group's facilitators: Carol McMurrich and Greg Reynolds at (413) 529-1610 or carolmcmurrich@comcast.net

Mon Jul 11 2011 12:00 PM: COST/FEE: FREE; First Come First ServeBaby weight checks, product purchases, pump rentals, basic breastfeeding questions.For more information contact Paula Mattson at (413) 582-2096.

Mon Jul 11 2011 5:30 PM: FEE: $65 for 6 sessions or $13 per class. Cash or check made out to "CDH Parent Ed". Arrive early and speak to instructor.Must be at least 10 weeks pregnant.Pre-registration required. Call 582-2736 and press "2" for Yoga.Bring to class: Small pillow and either a blanket or mat. Wear comfortable clothes.

Thu Jul 7 2011 10:00 AM: COST/FEE: FREE; First Come First ServeBaby weight checks, product purchases, pump rentals, basic breastfeeding questions.For more information contact Paula Mattson at (413) 582-2096.

Thu Jul 7 2011 1:00 PM: FEE/COST: FREENo Pre-registration. Meet at the hospital in the Childbirth Conf. room across from the elevator.At the Beyond Birth New Parents group, parents with a baby up to 4 months old share the joys and challenges of being a parent. Parents talk about anything related to being a parent and to caring for their baby; topics like sleeping (or not sleeping), breast or bottle feeding, vaccines, going back to work, getting anything done and other area resources. Maria Curtin-McKenna leads the group, answers questions and helps everyone get to know each other. Parents need other parents at this time of their lives. And they form lasting connections well beyond the infancy period. Many parents are still meeting as many as 12 years after they first met in the Beyond Birth group. All are welcome no matter where you gave birth.

Thu Jul 7 2011 6:00 PM: Cost/Fee: FREEWe encourage everyone who will be giving birth at the Childbirth Center to come and visit us for a tour. During the tour, we will introduce you to our staff, show you around and answer your questions about care of families during and after giving birth.There is no need to make an appointment. Just meet your tour guide at the STORK outside the Childbirth Center entrance on the first floor of Cooley Dickinson Hospital.A tour is included in the following classes: Self-Hypnosis for Birth, Childbirth 101, and Childbirth Refresher.