In order to support women and families while maintaining safe social distancing practices, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital will temporarily be offering virtual breastfeeding and postpartum support groups.

Groups being held virtually include:

- WCGH Breastfeeding Support Group. Meets Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m.

- PBMC Breastfeeding Support Group. Meets Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m.

- PBMC Postpartum Support Group. Meets first and third Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

- WCGH Postpartum Support Group. Meets second and fourth Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

These support groups are free but pre-registration is required in order to receive virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 for more information or to register.

About Pen Bay Medical Center
Pen Bay Medical Center is part of MaineHealth, a nomnprofit integrated health system consisting of eight local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and more than 1,600 employed and independent physicians working together through an Accountable Care Organization. With more than 19,000 employees, MaineHealth is the largest health system in northern New
England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. For more information, please visit pbmc.org.

Waldo County General Hospital
Waldo County General Hospital is part of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of eight local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and more than 1,600 employed and independent physicians working together through an Accountable Care Organization. With more than 19,000 employees, MaineHealth is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. For more information, please visit wcgh.org.