One in five women are diagnosed with postpartum depression in the first year after giving birth. Postpartum depression can affect a mother’s ability to bond with and care for her baby. When maternal depression is effectively treated, it benefits both mother and child.
This support group is designed for new parents with babies under one year old. We’ll cover topics such as infant care, feeding, sleeping, postpartum recovery, and more. You are encouraged to bring your baby, and partners or other support people are more than welcome to join as well.
This class is taught by a board certified lactation consultant from Capital Health's Lactation Center. Class should be taken before the birth of the baby.
This class helps prepare first-time expectant parents to care for their newborn and is taught by an experienced, certified childbirth and parent educator. Class includes keeping baby healthy, sleeping, crying, comforting, bathing, diapering and new parent support systems available.
A safe, supportive, and empowering space for Black mothers on their breastfeeding journey. Whether you're expecting, a new mom, or experienced in nursing, this group is here to uplift, educate, and encourage you through shared experiences, culturally competent resources, and sisterhood.
Join us for a 60-minute walking tour of the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. We will take you on the footpath that you will follow when you are in labor.
Capital Health offers an intensive day of prepared childbirth to prepare the expectant woman and her labor support person for the birth experience. This class is taught by an experienced, certified childbirth educator.
This weekly meet-up is open to all lactating and pregnant individuals and explores different topics to help you gain confidence and enjoyment throughout your entire breastfeeding journey.
This series is taught by an experienced, certified childbirth educator and consists of four weekly two-hour classes to prepare the expectant woman and her support person for the labor and birth experience.
Losing a baby requires a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental place to navigate through your grief and share your experiences with other families. We see you and you are not alone.
