Beginning in October, Milford Regional Medical Center will host two, in-person support groups for new parents. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. 

Postpartum Group

A free postpartum mental health support group is available for postpartum parents with babies under 12 months of age. The group will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants will be required to complete an emergency contact form. The group is facilitated by Sarah Baroud, LICSW – a therapist and social worker who specializes in perinatal mental health. Each group will include a discussion topic and time for questions and mutual support. 

Parent Talk

Milford Regional is also hosting a free Parent Talk support group the third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. This discussion group is designed for parents of infants, age newborn to eight months. The forum provides mothers and fathers an opportunity to meet and connect with fellow parents, discuss concerns with caring for a newborn, and share parenting ideas. The group is facilitated by Laura Laird, BCCE, Milford Regional’s childbirth education instructor. Topics to be discussed could range from sleep schedules, allergies, breast and bottle feeding, introducing new foods, or knowing when to call the pediatrician, to name a few. 

To register or for more information, visit milfordregional.org and select “Classes and Events” on the homepage.