South Shore Hospital Babies

03/28/2026

Our childbirth education program Preparing for Labor and Parenthood is taking a week off and will not meet Monday, March 30.

The series resumes on Monday, April 6 with the topic Preparing for the Unexpected in Labor.

Join Melissa DiNunno, DNP, CNM, RN for this informative, virtual program covering all aspects of pregnancy, labor, childbirth, breastfeeding, and early parenting.

Classes are held via WebEx Monday evenings at 6 p.m. and attendance for all six sessions is not required -- simply sign up and drop in!

Register here:

Pregnancy is a journey, and this free virtual series is designed to help guide parents-to-be from early pregnancy through a healthy birth and beyond.

03/27/2026

Do you know what to do in an infant-or child-related choking or breathing emergency? Learn the skills that can help save a young life by registering for one of our upcoming Infant/Child Safety and CPR classes.

Perfect for parents and caregivers, the course teaches CPR and choking relief for infants and children along with other safety topics, like baby proofing your home, poison prevention and proper car seat use.

Registration is required for the classes which are held at South Shore Hospital. Sign up here for one of our spring sessions: https://hubs.ly/Q047l0kH0

03/26/2026

Our next Ready for Breastfeeding class will be held in person Sunday, March 29 from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

If you're planning to breastfeed, this informative prenatal program can help get you and your baby off to a smooth start.

Board-certified lactation consultants and experienced nurses teach proper positioning, feeding frequency, how to read your baby's hunger signs, the importance of skin-to-skin contact and offer helpful hints for a successful breastfeeding experience.

Learn more and register:

To confirm the status of a class, event, or support group, please contact the organizer of the event - you can find contact information on each event listing. 

03/25/2026

South Shore Health's Prenatal Aquatic Fitness program is a great way for expectant moms to improve core strength, condition the musculature used during pregnancy and birth, ease lower back pain and boost energy levels.

Classes are led by an exercise therapist in an 83-degree pool with sessions held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. The cost is $40 per month for four classes.

Class size is limited. Learn more and register: https://hubs.ly/Q047k5fd0

03/24/2026

Our next Virtual Childbirth Preparation class will be held in two sessions and meets Wednesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 8 from 6 to 9:15 p.m.

This informative course helps prepare new parents for the labor and birth process as well as post-partum recovery. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques and guided imagery exercises for labor, as well as information about breastfeeding and newborn care.

Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend the classes but do not need to register.

Learn more and sign up here: https://hubs.ly/Q045VZGy0

03/23/2026

Unique Preparation for Your Labor and Birth is the topic of tonight's Preparing for Labor and Parenthood class.

Led by Certified Nurse Midwife Melissa DiNunno, this informative virtual program helps guide expectant parents through pregnancy, labor, childbirth, breastfeeding and early parenting.

Classes are held via WebEx Monday evenings at 6 p.m. and attendance for all six sessions is not required -- simply sign up and drop in!

Register for tonight's session:

To confirm the status of a class, event, or support group, please contact the organizer of the event - you can find contact information on each event listing. 

03/22/2026

Our next Newborn Essentials class will be held in-person Wednesday, March 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

This informative, hands-on class teaches new parents diapering basics, umbilical cord care, and proper infant positioning, as well as ways to comfort your crying baby, guidelines for safe infant sleep and car seat safety essentials.

Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend, but do not need to register. The class will be held in the OB Classrooms A & B, located on the second floor of South Shore Hospital.

Register:

To confirm the status of a class, event, or support group, please contact the organizer of the event - you can find contact information on each event listing. 

03/21/2026

At South Shore Hospital, we recommend the Golden Hour to all birthing parents and newborns who are medically stable.

Our Birthing Unit Team discusses this special period after birth, including the short- and long-term health benefits.

Learn more:

The Golden Hour refers to uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact between a birthing parent and newborn for the first hour (or two) after birth. Learn more about how the benefits of this special period.

03/20/2026

If you're having challenges with breastfeeding, you're not alone. Our Lactation Support Group can give you the guidance you need for a smooth start to breastfeeding your baby.

Led by nurses certified in lactation counseling, this in-person support group covers breastfeeding basics and beyond. You do not need to have given birth at South Shore Hospital to attend.

Our breastfeeding support group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and is for nursing moms only, guests and co-parents cannot attend the sessions.

Learn more and register for an upcoming session: https://hubs.ly/Q045VHP30

03/19/2026

Our free childbirth education series, Preparing for Labor and Parenthood continues Monday, March 23 with the topic Unique Preparation for Your Labor & Birth.

Join Melissa DiNunno, DNP, CNM, RN for this informative, virtual program covering all aspects of pregnancy, labor, childbirth, breastfeeding, and early parenting.

Classes are held via WebEx Monday evenings at 6 p.m. and attendance for all six sessions is not required -- simply sign up and drop in!

Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q047l1q-0

03/18/2026

We're proud to have 45 physicians featured on Boston Magazine's 2026 Top Doctors list!

Congratulations to these talented providers!

Read more and view the full list:

Boston Magazine has recognized 45 South Shore Hospital physicians and surgeons across 21 specialties in its 2026 Top Doctors guide.

03/18/2026

Learn the skills that can help save a young life by registering for one of our upcoming Infant/Child Safety and CPR classes.

Perfect for parents and caregivers, the course teaches CPR and choking relief for infants and children along with other safety topics, like baby proofing your home, poison prevention and proper car seat use.

Registration is required for the classes which are held at South Shore Hospital. Learn more and sign up for an upcoming session:

PLEASE NOTE: Each person who plans to attend needs to register. Cost per attendee is $45.00.