BELFAST — MaineHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology Belfast offers a new Transition to Parenthood Peer Group for new and expectant parents. The group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning Wednesday, Aug. 6., inside the practice at 16 Fahy Street, Suite 108, Belfast.

The group provides a welcoming space for new and expectant parents to find support from others as they navigate the transition to parenthood. Babies are welcome, and snacks and beverages will be provided. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information or to register, call 207-505-4332.

The new peer group is just one of many services offered to new and expectant parents at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital, which began partnering with MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital to provide labor and delivery services after the closure of the MHWH’s labor and delivery unit in April. MHWH continues to provide expert obstetrical and gynecological services, including comprehensive pre- and postnatal care, at its Obstetrics and Gynecology Belfast practice.

“MaineHealth Waldo Hospital remains deeply committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive pre- and postnatal care,” said Angela Emerson, practice operations manager at MaineHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology Belfast. “We continue to support families through every step of their journey, before and after delivery. Our group is more than just a team of healthcare providers—we are partners, a trusted resource and a community for parents navigating the joys and challenges of their growing families.”

A Transition to Parenthood Peer Group is also offered at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital. This group will meet from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, beginning Monday, Aug. 11, inside the practice at 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 1, Rockport. For more information or to register, call 207-301-8343.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America,” and is committed to a mission of providing high-quality affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers and researching better ways to provide care. MaineHealth includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services. With more than 2,000 employed providers and approximately 23,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth hospitals include MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor in Westbrook, MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, Biddeford and Sanford, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital in Norway and MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast. MaineHealth also includes the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Westbrook, MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice in Saco, the MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, the MaineHealth Medical Group and MaineHealth NorDx in Scarborough. MaineHealth affiliates include Maine General Health in Augusta and Waterville and St. Mary's Health System in Lewiston. It is also a significant stakeholder in the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization in Portland and a joint venture partner in the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland.