Birthing Education and Support
The Birthing Center offers childbirth and parent education classes free of charge throughout the year, as well as additional educational and support group opportunities for mothers and families.
Offers information about the benefits of breastfeeding for babies and new mothers, as well as tips and techniques for successful breastfeeding.
Labor and Delivery
Provides parents with an overview of topics, including maternal reproductive health; signs, symptoms and stages of labor; pain management during labor; techniques for a successful birthing experience; cesarean delivery; and recovery after childbirth.
New Mom, New Baby: Safety and CPR
Provides new parents with information, including newborn safety, new mom safety and general safety.
Safe Sitter® Program
The Safe Sitter® classes are taught by UM Shore Regional Health's skilled nurses and is offered to children ages 11 to 13. The course is designed to prepare students to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting other children.
The instructor-led class is taught using games and role-playing exercises, as well as life-size “manikins” (specifically designed mannequins for health education) for students to practice rescue skills, including choking rescue.
Stay tuned for the 2025 Safe Sitter® course offerings! The course will be held from 9 am to 3 pm at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Health Education Center and UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown.
Certified lactation consultants offer expectant and new mothers information about the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby along with tips and techniques for successful breastfeeding. For information regarding breastfeeding support conducted by appointment via video-conference or in-person, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5700.