Having a baby is a life-changing experience that can seem overwhelming at times. Even if you have older children, you may find that you have questions or concerns about parenting or need a place where you can talk with other parents who are having similar experiences.
UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. offers several parenting classes and support groups to help you cope with the demands of parenthood. These groups meet regularly at several convenient locations.
An experienced member of our UPMC Magee-Womens and Children’s Services team will facilitate these meetings. All meetings are free. No older children please.
Bereavement for Pregnancy Loss and Newborn death.
Heartstrings was founded to provide support to families who are grieving the loss of their baby during pregnancy, at birth, or shortly after birth. You are welcome to come no matter where you are in your grief or how long it has been since your loss, you may choose to talk or just listen. Some meetings include brief presentations as well as a time for sharing. A registered nurse who is a perinatal bereavement counselor, will facilitate the meetings.
HeartStrings support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the chapel on the first floor of the Helen M. Simpson Rehab Hospital, UPMC Community Osteopathic, 4300 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg.
There is no fee to attend, and preregistration is not required.
Please know that you are not alone in this journey. Please reach out to us for support as you work towards healing from your loss. If you would like more information, please call 717-782-3392 or email Kelly Garber at garberkl@upmc.edu.
UPMC Magee-Womens Breastfeeding Support Group meets twice a week at two different locations. Our informal breastfeeding support group provides an in-person opportunity for families to come together and discuss what is working and what is not so others can learn and encourage each other. The lactation consultant provides evidence-based education from the early weeks of feeding a newborn and on through feeding a toddler, pumping, returning to work, and more.
We welcome anyone who is feeding their baby human milk, whether pregnant, breast/chestfeeding, or exclusive pumping. For more information email parentchildeducation@upmc.edu or call our coordinator consumer education at 717-231-8916.
UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Lititz Breastfeeding Support Group is designed to continue to help mothers in our communities after the birth of their baby. This group offers a monthly one hour in-person opportunity for mothers to come together and communicate what is working and what is not so other mothers can learn. We support and encourage each other in whatever their feeding plan is. The lactation consultant provides evidence-based education as needed on various topics such as teething, offering solids, back-to-work, weaning. Through these support groups, mothers leave with a better understanding of breastfeeding as the mother-baby dyad continue to develop together." This group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10 am. Register here for the support group. For more information or to ask questions, please call 717-625-5337.
Many new moms feel overwhelmed for several weeks and months following the arrival of their baby. They may feel anxious, tired, guilty, or sad. New moms may also experience insomnia, social withdrawal, poor concentration, intrusive thoughts, and forgetfulness. Join us for HOPE Group, where your feelings and experiences can be dealt with in a safe atmosphere of recognition and peer support.
For our expecting mothers—we encourage you to join us if you have had a stressful recent life event or if you currently have (or have had in the past) depression, anxiety, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
HOPE Group is open from pregnancy through the first year postpartum (or still breastfeeding) and held on Mondays. Group is led by maternal mental health professionals and a peer who has personally experienced a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. Please contact 717-960-3409 or email maternalwellness@upmc.edu for information on how to join the virtual group.
UPMC Magee-Womens Carlisle Mom and Baby Group in-person and virtual options. This Mom and Baby Group is for moms and their babies that are newborn to crawling up to 1 year of age. Mom and Baby group is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in person or Virtual via Teams at 6:00 p.m. Please call the Support Group Coordinator at 717-960-3409 and leave a message. Someone will return your call to answer any questions.
Having a baby is a life-changing experience that can seem overwhelming at times. Even if you have older children, you may find that you have questions or concerns about parenting or need a place where you can talk with other parents who are having similar experiences.
New Parent Network is for new parents and their babies aged zero to eighteen months. This group meets in-person Thursdays at the Community Center above the Camp Hill Giant, 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill from 1-2:30. Please email parentchildeducation@upmc.edu for more information or for group updates and reminders.
Working Parents Network sends monthly emails to link working families to all of the UPMC events in the Central PA and virtually that apply to working families. The group will also host meet ups several times a year.
For questions or to register please contact our coordinator at parentchildeducation@upmc.edu.
Phone: 717-231-8916
It is normal to experience the “baby blues” after giving birth. If you’re experiencing the signs of postpartum depression, call your doctor.
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