Healthy Beginnings Plus provides comprehensive prenatal services and postpartum support to pregnant and parenting women. As part of this initiative, we offer a variety of pregnancy support groups, free classes and wellness programs for women in the program. Most activities take place at our Healthy Beginnings Plus office at 531 N. Lime Street in Lancaster.
Baby & Me Support Group
Baby & Me Support Group is an opportunity for mothers to receive breastfeeding advice and support from our lactation team. We provide weight checks to make sure babies are feeding and growing at a healthy rate. While you’re here, you can connect with other mothers to share challenges, insights, and helpful techniques. Our Baby & Me Support Group takes place every Monday at our Healthy Beginnings Plus office. Appointments are not required.
CenteringPregnancy®
CenteringPregnancy® is a nationally recognized model of group prenatal care that brings together women with similar due dates and their healthcare providers. Women build relationships, discuss challenges and get answers to questions about pregnancy, birth, newborn care, breastfeeding and stress management. CenteringPregnancy® gives women vital information about self-care during pregnancy. This knowledge can lead to better outcomes for mother and baby, such as reduced risk of pre-term birth and higher birth weight. The one-hour virtual sessions occur throughout the length of your pregnancy.
Infant CPR
Have peace of mind by learning CPR skills to use during an emergency. Our infant CPR class provides education on the lifesaving skills of infant CPR and infant choking relief. This class is taught by a registered nurse and includes a CPR manikin, practice DVD and a skills reminder card. Classes are available in English and Spanish.
Infant Massage
Have you heard about the benefits of infant massage, but are unsure how to incorporate it into your daily routine? This class will take you and your baby on a relaxing journey through loving touch, teaching you basic strokes to calm and soothe your little bundle. Not only is the practice of infant massage a wonderful way to deepen the bond you have with your child, this ancient art may help promote better digestion, enhance brain and nervous system development, improve blood circulation, and stimulate stronger sleep patterns.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Yoga
Yoga is an ideal way to get in touch with your changing body and deepen your connection with your baby. Our free prenatal yoga and baby-and-me yoga classes focus on safe, gentle techniques for stretching, strengthening, breathing and relaxation. A certified yoga instructor from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health leads this four-week program and tailors your practice to your gestation period. You learn poses and techniques for relieving discomfort and stress, as well as how to use yoga to prepare for your labor and delivery.
Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Recovery (STEPS)
STEPS provides care and support for moms-to-be with a history of substance use. STEPS offers case management, nurse navigation and peer support during pregnancy and through one year after delivery.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday includes a four-week seasonal program that encourages wellness through diet and exercise.
Contact Us
Call 717-544-4305 to learn more about Healthy Beginnings Plus programs and services.