Parenting & Childbirth Programs at Good Samaritan University Hospital

Education and Support

Good Samaritan University Hospital (West Islip, NY) offers childbirth programs for Long Island mothers and supporting family members. Perinatal education offers a unique opportunity for the entire family to become involved in the parent-child bonding process. Knowledge of what is expected to happen is one of the keys to having a positive childbirth experience. All programs are free of charge.

Please call 631-376-4159 for more information.

Classes We Offer

Mother's Support Groups

New Mothers’ Gathering Place

Weekly, 1-1/2 hour classes; free of charge.
New mothers and their babies meet to socialize and discuss important topics of mutual interest such as adjusting to parenthood, infant growth and development, feeding and nutrition, sleep patterns and infant health and safety.

Mother's Circle of Hope Support Group

A free, 8-week support group meets once a week for women experiencing depression or anxiety related to pregnancy and/or childbirth.

NICU Support Group

By connections with one another, we can ensure that no family goes through the NICU journey alone.

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding Café

Bring your baby to this free weekly support group led by our Certified Lactation Consultant. In an informal, off-site location, participants receive information and support to help ensure breastfeeding success. Topics will vary based on group members’ interests. Hands-on assistance is offered if needed.

Information Session & Tour

Get Acquainted Visit

Visit our birthing rooms and family centered mother-baby units.

Bump2Baby 360 Online Program

Good Samaritan University Hospital offers free–anytime, anywhere–online parent education designed to give convenient access to valuable information from the comfort of home. This educational program includes the tools and support needed at every stage during pregnancy. It is available in 13 languages.

Bump2Baby360 gives access to:

Information on prenatal care, labor and birth, adjusting to parenthood, breastfeeding, and newborn care with videos and interactive tools
List of available classes and support groups
Kick counter, contraction timer, personal journal, feeding log, immunization log and other useful tools

Post Birth Warning Signs

Not feeling like yourself after pregnancy? Explore the free digital download to learn the signs of potentially
life-threatening complications that could affect you up to a year after giving birth.

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