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Support for New and Expanding Families
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Support for New and Expanding Families

As part of Missouri Baptist Medical Center's ongoing commitment to provide resources to moms before, during and after birth, we have formed a variety of classes and support groups. These forums help moms recover from childbirth and promote a healthy, happy time with their newborn.

"Whether the transition to parenthood is smooth, or if there are challenges, we continue to partner with new moms through the early weeks and months of parenting," said Emily Petersen, RN, BSN, nurse manager prenatal education & lactation. "This continuum of care helps ensure that moms, babies and families have the best outcomes as they grow."

Breastfeeding Support Group

On Thursdays, new and experienced mothers (with their babies) meet to discuss different aspects of breastfeeding.

"This support group is for lactating moms who are breastfeeding, doing a combination of pumping and breastfeeding, or breastfeeding and supplementing with formula," said Emily. "No matter how they are nourishing their infants, everyone's welcome."

Sessions are led by an international board certified lactation consultant who answers questions and guides the discussion. These get-togethers help mothers boost their confidence and develop their breastfeeding skills so they can reach their goals.

"My favorite aspect is the confidence each mom gains as new friendships are formed," Emily said. "If one mom is having a problem, other moms share what works – or doesn't work – for them. There's a real collaboration amongst the group."

If a mom is experiencing a more significant challenge that can't be addressed in a group setting, a lactation consultant is available to connect them with additional outpatient resources.

Infant Feeding Clinic

Whether your baby needs ongoing feeding assistance after leaving the hospital or you are experiencing new feeding issues once you return home, our experienced Occupational Therapists (OT) are here as a resource and support for you and your baby.  Learn if your baby may benefit from the infant feeding clinic.

Moms' MoBap Morning

This "new mother" support group meets each Tuesday morning to talk about newborn care and adjusting to life with a new baby. Every session is led by an experienced pre- and post-natal educator who helps new mothers gain confidence and skills as they journey through the early weeks of early parenting.

"This class covers a wide range of topics such as taking care of yourself, playing with your baby and getting out the door," Emily said. "As a new mom these activities might seem like insurmountable challenges, and we are here to help ease the transition."

New or Expectant Parent Apps

MoBap is committed to delivering quality care and providing expectant and new moms with the help they need and deserve. The MoBap Delivery Planner app is a great tool to support expectant moms through the final stages of pregnancy along with the early stages of labor. Whether your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, the MoBap Baby Feeding Log will help you keep track of your newborn's feeding schedule.

For more classes, including Happiest Baby on the Block and Grandparents classes, visit MoBapBaby.org/Classes-Support

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