Welcome to the Foundation’s 2024 public health program events page! All events are free and open to the community or program participants. Find the classes that interest you below.
Learn new parenting basics and other useful information to prepare yourself for the birth experience! Lessons include: nutrition, relaxation techniques, stages of labor, breastfeeding, partner support and more!
There are two classes per ‘session’. Participants must attend both classes in the month you register.
Where: Ruth Bennet Community Room, 1350 W. 9th Street, Chester, PA
When: Second and third Tuesday of every month from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Register: Fill out registration form here.
Calling all new mothers! Join us to receive breastfeeding support from Certified Lactation Consultants and counselors. Meet other moms, share tips, and socialize in a relaxed and safe atmosphere. There will be breastfeeding supplies, demonstrations and more! A welcome care bag will be given to new attendees. Babies and pregnant or postpartum birth people are welcome! There will also be refreshments, raffles for small appliances, a live breast pump demonstration as well as free samples! (Option to attend via Zoom if you can’t join in person!)
Where and When:
Last Thursday of every month
In Person: 9/26, 10/31 (each class with have an option to join via zoom) 1260 East Woodland Avenue, Suite 215 Springfield, PA 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Registration: Fill out the form here to register.
A discussion on advocating for the birth you want. During this training you will learn how to advocate for yourself, your partner, or your client.
Where: All classes are held on zoom. Register to receive zoom link. When: 10/1 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Pregnancy and motherhood can be incredibly stressful, and it’s easy to lose sight of your own well-being. Join our wellness series to shift your focus back to self-care within a supportive group environment.
Where: Ruth Bennett Community Room, 1350 W. 9th Street, Chester, PA (the November classes are virtual)
When: 9/18 and 1016, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (in-person)
11/13 and 11/20, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (virtual)
Registration: Fill out the form to register here.
August was national breastfeeding month! To celebrate, we focused on breastfeeding right here in Delaware County and hosted a series of events for Black Breastfeeding Week (August 26 – August 31). We’ll be posting photos of the event soon! Stay tuned.
Interested in learning more as you go through your pregnancy and early parenting days? Check out our videos that offer quick, useful tips!
