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Stephens Family Birth Center



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Safe Sitter (Session offering: 1 full day or 2 evening)

$50

with Miranda Wadsworth

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 20, 2026 at 9 am
8 additional sessions through Nov 7, 2026

Safe Sitter Course is designed to prepare students ages 11-13 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. 

THIS CLASS IS LOCATED IN NORWAY, MAINE - IN PERSON

The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.  Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR!

This nationally acclaimed program developed by Dr. Patricia Keener focuses on safety skills, child care skills, first aid & rescue skills, and life & business skills.  

Students are asked to pack a lunch & drink. We will provide snacks and drinks.  

Contact the Perinatal Outreach Education Coordinator with any questions: miranda.wadsworth2@mainehealth.org or 207-393-3462.

Part One Class - Childbirth Boot Camp

$15

with Miranda Wadsworth

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm
4 additional sessions through Nov 2, 2026

****PLEASE NOTE: ONLY REGISTER ONE PARTICIPANT. You will have space to put who is attending with you on your registration form (do not register them separately).****

Join us for a 3-hour Interactive workshop learning about Childbirth.

  • Building confidence in your ability to give birth.
  • Review different techniquest to Relax, Breath and Distract yourself.
  • Discuss Various Labor Positions. 
  • How to Manage Pain and Discomfort
  • The stages of Labor
  • What to expect during delivery.
  • Sharing your concerns with the instructor - Reduce Anxiety.  

The class will be taught by a Labor & Delivery Nurse/Lactation Consultant and the Perinatal Outreach Case Manager.   Recommended for all first-time pregnant patients and their birth partners; this class is designed to provide you and your labor partner with the information, skills and resources to prepare you for the birth of your baby.

THIS CLASS IS LOCATED IN NORWAY, MAINE - IN PERSON

The class will be informal focusing on:

  • How do you know you’re in labor and when to call the doctor
  • Stages of Labor
  • Vaginal & Surgical Deliveries
  • Terminology
  • Comfort Measures
  • Equipment Review
  • Medications and Interventions
  • Watching Educational Videos
  • And More!

Light refreshments will be provided during class.  All participants are required to review self-screening questions for COVID-19. 

Contact the Perinatal Outreach Education Coordinator with any questions: 207-393-3462 or email Miranda.Wadsworth2@mainehealth.org 

 

Part Two Class - Bringing Home Baby 101

$15

with Erin Olmstead & Miranda Wadsworth

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 11, 2026 at 4:30 pm
4 additional sessions through Nov 4, 2026

Join us in a 3 hour - Interactive workshop in discussing the following topics:

  • Feeding/Cues
  • Breastfeeding & Bottle feeding
  • How to prepare formula
  • Swaddling & sleep sacks
  • Diaper Changes
  • Sleep Safety
  • Infant CPR course to gain knowledge in how to perform CPR and choking rescue of an infant up to 1 year of age.  This course will be provided by in-person instructor, video and hands-on practice.  
  • Car Seat Safety (bring your car seat to the class)
  • When To Call The Doctor

THIS CLASS IS LOCATED IN NORWAY, MAINE - IN PERSON

Class is scheduled for an estimated 3 hour.   Any caregiver is welcome to join, parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, etc.

Contact the Perinatal Outreach Case Manager with any questions: 207-393-3462





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