Support
Expectant Parents Support
New Mothers Help Line
Postpartum Support
Lactation Support Services
Programs for Expectant Parents at Norwalk Hospital
For more information or to register, call 1-866-NHB-WELL
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Tour of Childbirth Center for Expectant Parents
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Sibling Tour of the Childbirth Center
Recommended within the first trimester, this program reviews normal changes and what to expect in pregnancy
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Prepared Childbirth Classes
An educational series for expectant couples led by certified childbirth educators
Schedule: Saturday, 9 am – 4:30 pm.
Registration required. Call 1-800-NHB-WELL. -
Refresher Childbirth Class
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Lactation Support
Norwalk Hospital Consultants offer:
- Prenatal breastfeeding classes
- In-hospital bedside support and consultation
- “Help-Line for questions after discharge
- Instructions and demonstrations on the use of breast pumps
To contact lactation consultants, please call 203-852-3390
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CPR – Child and Infant Program
New Mothers Help Line
Call 203-852-2323
The HelpLine provides 24-hour telephone support for new mothers after they return home from the Norwalk Hospital Childbirth Center
Mom’s Circle
Moms are welcome to attend the weekly group with babies up to 3 months of ages and may register monthly free of charge
Wednesdays @ 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Pediatric Conference Room (4th floor)
Preemie Parent Mentors
The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) has a Parent Support Network (PSN) that offers confidential one-on-one emotional support from an individually matched mentor or from mentors who are available in the Tiny Miracles Foundation Resource Room at Norwalk Hospital.
Schedule: Every Friday (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Location: Tiny Miracle Foundation Resource Room (4th Floor)
Lactation Support Services
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Outpatient lactation consultation
Offered by appointment. Call lactation consultants at 203-852-3390
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Breastfeeding supplies and accessories
To rent or purchase Medela® electric breast pumps and breastfeeding accessories, call Health Emporium at 203- 852-3377.