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Mother Baby Hour


New in 2009

Mother Baby Hour is a time for first-time moms and their babies to get together to ask questions, express concerns, learn about resources and share stories.

A Community Educator facilitates the groups and offers a weekly topic (such as sleeping, feeding or traveling with baby). Join us as early as the first week after your baby is born.

Please Note
Online registration is not available for this program because sessions are held so frequently and offered on an ongoing basis.

To register, call (608) 417-5900 before attending your first session.


Upcoming Topics for Mother Baby Hour

0-3 Months
  • Feeding Concerns: 11/24
  • Taking Care of Mom : 12/1, 12/3
  • Birth Stories: 12/8, 12/10
  • MBH Holiday Party: 12/15, 12/17
  • NO MBH: 12/22, 12/24
  • NO MBH*: 12/29, 12/31
  • Returning to work/Finding Childcare: 1/5, 1/7
  • Car Seat Check-up: 1/12, 1/14
  • Time Management for New Parents: 1/19, 1/21
  • Worries, Forgetfulness, and Depression - Guest: 1/26, 1/28
  • Fussy Times: 2/2, 2/4
3-6 Months
  • NO MBH-: 11/26
  • Mother Baby Hour Favorites: 12/3
  • Sign Language for Babies: 12/10
  • MBH Holiday Party: 12/17
  • NO MBH: 12/24, 12/31
6-9  Months
  • Baby's Self-esteem and Behavior: 11/24
  • Planning another baby (or not!): 12/1
  • Relationships: 12/8
  • MBH Holiday Party: 12/15

Meeting Times for Mother Baby Hour

0-3 Month Olds
(no charge)
Tuesdays 1-2 p.m. OR
Thursdays 1-2 p.m.

3-6 Month Olds
($35 for 12 visits)
Thursdays 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

6-9 Month Olds
($35 for 12 visits)
Tuesdays 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.


Location

Mother Baby Hour meets at the Fitchburg Community Center at 5520 Lacy Road. If you are coming from Highway 12 (Beltline), go south on Fish Hatchery Road (CR-D) and proceed about 3 miles to Lacy Road. Turn left on Lacy Road. The Community Center will be on your left.


Insurance Reimbursement

If you have insurance through Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation, Unity or GHC, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the costs associated with attending the 3-6 month and 6-9 month series. For more information, visit the Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation, Unity or GHC reimbursement pages on this Web site.

 
Mother Baby Hour is a safe place to share the joys, fears and hard work of being a parent. It's been a great source of comfort for me. My baby loves to see the other babies. I never imagined how challenging it would be to bring a baby home. Mother Baby Hour helped me realize my feelings were shared by all new mothers. Mother Baby Hour helped me get through the tough days and positively helped me gain confidence in myself as a new mom.