A free weekly drop-in center where any mom can get support and advice on breastfeeding. Dads and families are welcome. Cafe is staffed by at least one International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Provides medical care for expectant mothers from the time of verified pregnancy to the onset of labor to ensure their own physical well-being and the healthy development and birth of their child. Also offers classes for childbirth education, breastfeeding, ABC's of baby care, totsaver, and sibling classes.

A weekly drop-in center where mothers can get support and advice on breastfeeding. Dads and families are welcome. Cafe is staffed by at least one International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Prepares parents for the first few days and weeks of breastfeeding. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, positioning, establishing a good milk supply, common problems, and returning to work.

Monthly meetings for pregnant mothers, new mothers, and their babies. Meetings offer breastfeeding/lactation education, support, and training in a supportive, social environment. No men permitted.

Offers support groups and programs for new and expectant parents. These programs include: Breastfeeding, free support group, online breastfeeding and prenatal classes through Baby University; NICU Sibling; NICU Family Connection—weekly knitting and other therapeutic activities; Monthly family and sibling tour of Katz Women’s Hospital; Tender Loving Care (TLC) Foundation Chapter, NICU Family and Pregnancy and early infant bereavement. Call for detailed information for all services and programs offered.

This three hour class is designed to prepare expectant parents for a successful breastfeeding experience. Breast care, pumping, factors affecting milk supply, strategies for managing breastfeeding and employment are discussed. Program booklet is available.

Women's Maternity Services: Before Pregnancy Care, Prenatal Care, The Family Birth Place, Birthing Suites, Family Education Classes, Classes for the whole family, Expectant Parents. Classes are offered frequently throughout the year as either a five-part evening series or a one-day class. Sibling Preparation: "Let's Celebrate Big Brother-Big Sister" is a special monthly class designed to help children aged 3-10 understand the concept of a newborn. Post-partum Breastfeeding Classes and Counseling: Learn about the early weeks of breast-feeding, expressing and storing milk, nutrition and weight loss, and returning to work. Babies are welcome.

Promotes breastfeeding education and management- Supports mothers in breastfeeding their infants- Establishes policies and encourages community support for breastfeeding- A member of Northwell Health

Breastfeeding Support Program for pregnant women and their partner/support person. Classes are taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Financial assistance in purchasing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and assistance, healthcare access.

Provides family-centered care that is focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of every mother and her family. Offer several support groups and educational programs for new mothers and their families. Call for detailed services offered.

Offers supervised meetings where you can share similar experiences in a comfortable, caring setting. Depending on your needs, some health care support groups assist with specific conditions and issues, while others are more general in nature. Some of our support groups include: Bereavement Support Group; Breast Cancer Support Group; Breastfeeding Support Group; Cancer Family Support Groups; Caregiver Support Group; Diabetes Support Group; Dialysis Support Group; Gastric Sleeve Support Group; Prostate Cancer Support Group and Stroke Support Group. For more information about these groups as well as other support groups and classes offered, call the Department of Community Education at (516) 377-5333.  

Rents hospital grade breast pumps on a weekly for monthly basis. Offers individual service and education of fitting and use by a health care professional.

Topics covered in this class include breastfeeding, bottle feeding, formula, introducing solids, and nutrition during the first year of life.

Provides adult and family medicine, ob/gyn services, pediatrics, and behavioral health services. - pediatric & adolescent health care - adult & elder health care - Obstetrics & Gynecology - Behavioral Health - Care Management - Prenatal Smoking Cession - Breastfeeding Education - Pregnancy Education & Child Birth Classes - National Diabetic Prevention Program & Diabetes Education - Insurance Enrollment

Provides a variety of classes on topics related to childbirth, including the following. Prepared Childbirth: Provides tips to make pregnancy easier, along with facts about labor, delivery, and recovery at home. Discusses care for both mom and baby after leaving the hospital. A tour is included. Lamaze Focus: Geared towards parents who want additional focus on the Lamaze technique for natural child birth. Classes have four sessions and followed by a tour at Sisters. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes. Prepared Cesarean Delivery: Covers what to expect for parents scheduled for a Cesarean Delivery. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes, excluding focus on labor. Also provides discussion of recovery at home, pain control techniques, and questions about surgical delivery. Preparing to Breastfeed: A lactation consultant reviews common questions and concerns regarding the first weeks of breastfeeding. Both parents are welcome. Marvelous Multiples Classes: Intended to add to the childbirth classes for parents expecting more than one new arrival. Covers special concerns and special care of both mom and babies. Class offers more information about what is happening during pregnancy along with tips from moms who have been through pregnancies with multiple babies. Includes a tour of the NICU. Baby Talk: Intended to help reduce the stress of the first few weeks after childbirth. Focuses on newborn care, health concerns to watch for, and challenges faced by all new parents. Includes discussion time and practice time with lifelike dolls. Grandparents Classes: Covers new infant care, safety (especially car seat and sleep safety), supportive care for the new parents, and fun activities to prepare for the arrival of a precious grandchild. Infant and Child CPR/First Aid: Focuses on preparation for emergency situations. Covers how to respond if a child is choking, drowning, injured, or in need of CPR, with a focus on both infant and child age groups. Car Seat Safety: Provides a short safety presentation on car seat basics followed by an appointment for a one-on-one car seat fitting with a certified Child Passenger Safety technician. Parents should bring the car seat they will use so that it can be installed properly before leaving the hospital. The technician will assist with car seat installations for all kids, not just the new baby. Gestational Diabetes: Provides instruction on diabetes self-care and nutrition. Tours are available for all expectant parents. As space is limited, expectant parents should call to inquire at least a month before their due date. High Risk Pregnancies & Deliveries: Covers special concerns related to high risk pregnancies. The first three sessions cover medical care, what to do at home, and what to expect before and after delivery. The fourth session addresses neonatal intensive care and what parents should know about the possibility of their baby visiting the NICU before heading home.

Offers parenting classes on a variety of topics, including prenatal care, prenatal/postnatal exercise, lamaze, sibling preparation, infant and child CPR, breastfeeding, baby sign language, WHALE and more. Call for more information.

Offers resources to help moms with taking care of themselves after birth with Post-Partum Depression, breast feeding and more. Call for detailed information regarding all programs and services offered.

Offers in-person breastfeeding support for qualifying residents up to two one (1) hour in-person visits by a trained breastfeeding support person. Funded in part by the Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund.

Childbirth classes: Offered for three consecutive weeks or a full day class on Saturdays on the Lamaze technique.Breastfeeding: Offers tips on how to prevent common problems and positioning techniques.

Offers resources and programs to help keep moms and babies healthy. Programs are offered for Prenatal (during pregnancy) moms, Pregnancy & COVID-19; Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders; Breastfeeding Support; WIC; Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program; Safe Sleep; Cribs for Kids and more. Call for detailed information regarding all programs and services offered.

A coordinated group of lactation consultants and specialists share resources and best practices to improve breastfeeding success.

Free weekly online breastfeeding support group for pregnant and breastfeeding parents and families. Hosted virtually in English and Spanish by lactation consultants on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Links available on BFREE Facebook page and below. Tue 1:30pm-3pm (English)--bit.ly/bfreebabycafe Thu 10am-11am (Spanish)--bit.ly/bfreebabycafe 11am-12pm (English)--bit.ly/bfreebabycafe Facebook--www.facebook.com/BFREE.Coalition/

Provides the medical and support services for those who are pregnant or new parents.