Mainline Maternity Care

03/04/2026

03/02/2026

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In honor of International Women’s Day, join us for a  hike at Gwynns Falls-Leakin Park on March 8 at 10 am. Led by Erica Lewis, FOGFLP Board President, alongside other women leaders connected to the park and surrounding communities.

11/17/2025

💜 World Prematurity Day 💜

Today, we honor the families facing the toughest start to their journey. On November 17, we pause to recognize that every baby deserves a healthy start, and every mother deserves the support to make it through.

At Mainline Maternity Care, we see the reality behind the numbers, 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. are born prematurely, and the rate here in Maryland is no different. Prematurity isn’t just about medical care, it changes the course of families' lives. It’s about mental health struggles, the trauma of uncertainty, and the exhaustion of trying to keep hope alive.

We believe care doesn’t stop when a baby leaves the NICU. It’s where real support begins. That’s why we focus on more than just the medical side. We offer mental health screenings, NICU education, and community support to ensure no mother faces this journey alone.

Here’s How You Can Help
💜 Wear purple today, it’s more than just a color; it’s a reminder to start the conversation.
💜 Share your story using and .
💜 If you know a family going through this, reach out. A simple “How are you?” can mean everything.

We can’t change what’s happened, but we can change what comes next. Together, we can ensure families get the care and support they deserve, beyond the NICU.

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11/17/2025

We’re so excited to officially bring our Nurture in Nature for Maternal Mental Health series to the beautiful Carrie Murray Nature Center! 🌿✨

At Mainline Maternity Care, we believe support for parents should live in the heart of their community, outdoors, connected, and surrounded by care. Through this partnership, we’re creating a space where mothers, fathers, and caregivers can breathe, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and each other.

Parenthood is incredible, but it can also feel isolating or overwhelming. Nurture in Nature offers gentle, nature-based gatherings that remind families they’re not alone. Together, we walk, share stories, and take a few moments to honor our mental and emotional wellbeing. 🤍

Join us for our final two sessions of the year, designed to restore peace, build confidence, and nurture community:

📅 Tuesday, November 18 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
📅 Tuesday, December 16 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

We’re grateful to Carrie Murray Nature Center and to our community partners for helping us build a supportive, healing experience for Baltimore-area families.

Learn more and register here: https://mainlinematernitycare.org/event/nurture-in-nature-tue-nov-18/

We can’t wait to welcome you beneath the trees. 💚🌞

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08/15/2025

We're back and ready to celebrate Local Black Business! Join us for the 2nd annual Black Business Fair at the Towson Library tonight, where we're shining a spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurs in our community.

This special after-hours market runs from 4-7 PM, bringing together a diverse group of local vendors. You'll find everything from unique handcrafted jewelry and organic skincare to gourmet gifts and professional health services. It's the perfect opportunity to shop local and connect with the people who make our community great.

ALSO Mainline Maternity Care team will be there to share how we provide educational services and support for moms and babies. Stop by our table and learn how we can have your back on your journey.

Plus, as a special treat, enjoy free ice cream from Baltimore favorite, Taharka Brothers, while supplies last!

📍 Towson Library
⏰ 4 PM - 7 PM

08/02/2025

We’re hosting a FREE Lactation Education Class at the Pikesville Library. This class is open to all families in the community who want to learn, ask questions, and feel more prepared. Whether you're expecting, just delivered, or supporting someone who is, this space is for you.

📅 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
🕚 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Pikesville Library | 1301 Reisterstown Rd
🎓 Led by Nurse Cynthia Sparks, RN & Certified Lactation Counselor

We’ll cover latching, milk supply, pumping, common challenges, partner support, and more. First-time parents, NICU grads, and anyone feeling overwhelmed, come as you are. Bring your questions, your partner, or a friend, and leave feeling empowered.

✨ We encourage you to bring your baby! This is a welcoming, hands-on space where you can learn in real time with support around you.

RSVP by clicking the link in our bio!

08/02/2025

Kicking off the month with World Breastfeeding Week!

Celebrated globally from August 1–7 since its launch in 1992 by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), this week is all about raising awareness and building strong systems that support breastfeeding families from all angles.

This year’s theme “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems" hits home for us at Mainline Maternity Care.

Because the truth is: breastfeeding doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It takes real support from providers, partners, workplaces, and community spaces to make it work.

At Mainline, we believe every mom and baby deserves a comprehensive care team. Not just for feeding, but for healing, learning, and navigating the emotional, physical, and cultural layers of postpartum life.

This week, we’re honoring the systems that uplift and calling out the gaps that still exist. Because sustainable breastfeeding starts with sustainable support.

✨ Ask us about our FREE upcoming lactation class open to all families in the community!
📅 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
🕚 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Pikesville Library

Led by: Nurse Cynthia Sparks, Maternal-Newborn Expert & Lactation Counselor

📲 RSVP by clicking the link in our bio!

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08/02/2025

We're excited August is here! 💛

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year’s theme, Forward Together, speaks to everything we believe in at Mainline Maternity Care.

Breastfeeding is more than nourishment. It’s about community, support, and standing united through every challenge and triumph. It happens to be one of our favorite months.

It's a time to honor something sacred: the gift of nourishing our babies after carrying them for months.

To feed, to soothe, to bond, it’s not always easy, and it’s not always possible. But when it is, it’s powerful. 💪

There’s a silent battle fought in homes every day the beautiful, messy, and sometimes painful reality of breastfeeding. It's the ache of cracked ni***es and engorged breasts, the blurry exhaustion of sleepless nights.

This August, we celebrate that spirit of solidarity. We honor the journey, the struggle, and the love that fuels it all. And we commit to pushing forward, side by side, until every family has the support they deserve.

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