Hospital & Emergency Room
218-879-4641
Date: October 3, 2023
Location: Community Memorial Hospital
Are you a new mom? Or a second, third, or fourth time mom who’s overwhelmed by navigating postpartum and the infant stage again?
Beyond the Bump: Growing Together is designed to educate and empower you through the experiences and challenges of caring for yourself and your baby.
Join us for an 8-week cohort where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from trusted healthcare professionals and create a community with other local moms. Wondering what it’s all about? Here’s a peek at the week-by-week topic list:
Week 1 (10/3/2023): Creating healthy sleep habits for baby. Managing anxiety and overwhelm through breathing & mindfulness for mom.
Week 2 (10/10/2023): All about feeding (breast, bottle, and pumping) with Jenny Barta, Carlton County Public Health nurse and Certified Lactation Consultant
Week 3 (10/17/2023): Education on safe devices & containers (cribs, car seats, strollers, bouncy seats and swings). Returning to valued activities for mom
Week 4 (10/24/2023): Returning to exercise and the importance of pelvic health with Jen Lindquist, Physical Therapist
Week 5 (11/7/2023): Identifying developmental milestones with Nicole Moretto, Occupational Therapist
Week 6 (11/14/2023): Introduction to solids with Debbie Braun, Speech Therapist
Week 7 (11/21/2023): What to expect during teething for baby. Managing expectations & mental health for mom
Week 8 (11/28/2023): Wrap-Up Celebration and Meet & Greet with CMH Family Medicine providers
WHEN: Tuesdays from 5-6 pm
WHERE: Community Memorial Hospital (Cloquet)
Who is leading this group?
Sessions not indicated with a special guest will be led by facilitators Jess Ochis & Kelly Walsh, who are current Occupational Therapists at CMH. Both Jess & Kelly are also moms themselves!
Do I have to be a CMH patient to register?
No! This group is open to all. You may register regardless of where you get your healthcare.
Is there a cost?
No. Registration and attendance are FREE.
Will there be childcare?
Possibly. We are exploring options for providing on-site childcare during each session. It’s important to us that lack of childcare is not a barrier to attendance. Please indicate if you would utilize childcare in the registration form.
Additional questions?
Email Audrey at atusken@cmhmn.org!
Ready to register now? We can’t wait to meet you! Please fill out the form below.