Mainline Maternity Care

Lactation Education & Support Group Session in Randallstown
2025-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Mainline Maternity Care invites you to a free, in-person Lactation Education & Support Group. Led by Nurse Cynthia, this class is specifically designed to support you on your breastfeeding journey. Doesn’t matter if you’re currently pregnant, have a newborn, or still exploring your feeding options. This session offers the guidance, tools, and community support you need to feel informed and confident as a new parent.

Here are the details:

Randallstown Community Center3505 Resource DriveRandallstown, MD 2113-4769August 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Led by a Nurse and Certified Lactation Specialist, this session will focus on the foundations of lactation. This includes how milk production works, how to establish a good latch, feeding cues to look for, and challenges around breastfeeding. The class is designed to offer evidence-based guidance in a supportive, welcoming environment.

This lactation class is ideal for:– Pregnant individuals planning to breastfeed– New moms navigating the early days of nursing– Support partners who want to learn how to help

Class Dates & Locations:

🍼 August 1st: Woodlawn Library from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM🍼 August 6th: Randallstown Community Center Library from 11 AM – 1 PM🍼 August 8th: Pikesville Library from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

⏰ All sessions will run for 2 hours.📍 Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Lactation Education & Support at Pikesville Library
2025-08-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join Mainline Maternity Care and Nurse Cynthia for a free, in-person Lactation Education & Support class at the Pikesville Library. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, this session is designed to support you on your breastfeeding journey, offering guidance, tools, and community support.

Here are the details:

Pikesville Library1301 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208August 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4 PM

Led by a nurse and certified lactation specialist, this session will focus on the foundations of lactation including how milk production works, how to establish a good latch, feeding cues to look for, and common myths and challenges around breastfeeding. The class is designed to offer evidence-based guidance in a supportive, welcoming environment.

This lactation class is ideal for:– Pregnant individuals planning to breastfeed– New moms navigating the early days of nursing– Support partners who want to learn how to help

For a deeper understanding of infant feeding, this class provides a comprehensive overview for anyone interested.You’ll leave with practical tips, resources, and a better understanding of how breastfeeding works, not just physically, but emotionally and socially, too.

All Class Dates & Locations:

August 1st – Woodlawn Library from 2pm-4pm

August 6th – Randallstown Community Center Library from 11 am-1pm

August 8th – Pikesville Library from 2m-4pm

All sessions will run for 2 hours. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get encouragement, and connect with other parents. We look forward to supporting you!

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

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Towson Black Business Fair
2025-08-15 16:00 - 19:00
Find Us Vending at the Towson Black Business Fair!

We’ll be a vendor at the upcoming Black Business Fair, an after-hours market celebrating local Black-owned businesses. Discover unique products and services from a variety of artisans and independent merchants. Free ice cream from Taharka Brothers will be available while supplies last for the first 100 attendees.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, August 15, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Towson Branch – 320 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

Come shop local and support Black entrepreneurship!

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

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Prematurity Awareness Month
2025-11-01 00:00 - 23:59
Every November, we pause to talk about something too many families live through quietly, babies born too soon. Prematurity Awareness Month is a time to raise understanding of what it means to start life in the NICU, the challenges that follow, and the strength it takes to get through it.

This month exists because prematurity is still a leading cause of newborn illness and death around the world. Behind every statistic is a family learning to navigate alarms, feeding tubes, and long nights of uncertainty. It’s also a story of skill; the nurses, respiratory therapists, and providers who work every shift to help these smallest patients grow stronger.

We observe it in November to honor the global work led by health organizations and communities focused on preterm birth prevention and care. It’s a chance to share what’s been learned, where care still falls short, and how we can do better, from prenatal education and early intervention to family-centered NICU support.

Even if you haven’t lived it personally, this month is an invitation to learn, support, and speak up for preterm infants and their families. Real awareness starts with understanding that prematurity isn’t rare, and that small voices need big advocacy.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

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Together We Heal: Building Resilience in Black Women After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Forum
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for Together We Heal, an interactive wellness forum centered on mental health, grief, and resilience for Black women navigating pregnancy and infant loss. This gathering brings together mothers, healthcare professionals, and community advocates for a day of connection, education, and emotional restoration.Through storytelling, expert insights, and shared experiences, attendees will gain practical tools to support emotional healing and build lasting resilience.

Look at this line up! Proud to announce that joining us for the Together We Heal: Building Resilience in Black Women After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Forum is….

Sadija A. Smiley (@ssmileyconsulting) – Host, grief advocate, and founder of Stillborn And Infant Loss Support (SAILS), transforming personal loss into a mission of healing.

Dr. Stephanie Hack, MD, MPH (@ladypartsdoc) – Board-certified OB-GYN and founder of Lady Parts Doctor, passionate about women’s health education and advocacy.

Dr. Arielle N. Jordan, PhD, LCPC (@dr.ariellejordan) – Nationally recognized trauma therapist, veteran, and founder of Mindset Quality and Mission REDEFINE.

Antwanette Summers – Certified doula, founder of Carried in My Heart, and graduate student in mental health counseling.

Dominique Stiger-Davis – Bereaved mother and advocate honoring her son Levi through storytelling and community engagement.

Amber-Paige Davis – Massage Educational Consultant and Raindrop & VitaFlex Practitioner.

Presented by:Stillborn And Infant Loss Support (SAILS)In partnership with the Black Physicians & Healthcare Network (BPHN) and the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF)

REGISTER NOW

The Judy Center Workshop
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:30
Mainline Maternity Care and the Judy Center are partnering to bring maternal health education directly to families in the Featherbed Elementary community. Led by Cynthia Sparks, RN, Maternal–Newborn Nurse and CEO of Mainline Maternity Care, this session supports moms during pregnancy and the postpartum period with evidence-based information and practical guidance.

Participants will learn key maternal and newborn care topics, including:

Understanding postpartum recovery and mental health

Breastfeeding and lactation support basics

Safe newborn care and comfort techniques.

When and how to seek extra help.

Each session provides a welcoming space for questions, shared learning, and connection. Moms who wish to receive personalized, one-on-one support can schedule an individual consultation after the workshop.

This initiative bridges the gap many women face after hospital discharge, ensuring continued care and learning within their own community. Having a nurse embedded in the neighborhood helps extend support beyond the delivery room; empowering moms to care for themselves as a whole (mind, body, and spirit). Because when mothers are well, children and families succeed.

Each session offers space for questions, discussion, and shared experience. Moms who want more personalized guidance can schedule a one-on-one consultation after the workshop.

Disclaimer:

This program is exclusively for families affiliated with Featherbed Lane Elementary School (students, parents, or guardians). Registration is required via The Judy Center.

For additional questions you can reach out to:

Email: csparks@mainlinematernitycare.org

Nurture in Nature — Tue Nov 18
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Carrie Murray Nature Center, 1901 Ridgetop Rd, Baltimore, Maryland, 21207, United States
Join Mainline Maternity Care’s inaugural Nurture in Nature series at the Carrie Murray Nature Center on November 18th from 11:00am to 12:30pm. This workshop blends mental wellness, mindfulness, and movement, inspired by the healing power of nature. Step outside the stress of daily life and into natures serenity. Our hope is to create a space where mothers can slow down, breathe, and feel restored; mind, body, and spirit.

Details📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center, 1901 Ridgetop Rd, Baltimore, MD🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM💵 $5 registration fee (includes materials)☔ In case of bad weather, we’ll move indoors—same time, same good vibes.

About the SeriesNurture in Nature is part of Mainline’s ongoing maternal mental health initiative designed to reduce stress, isolation, and burnout among mothers and caregivers. The workshops offer low-cost, evidence-informed activities that promote connection, relaxation, and wellness. Each session stands alone but complements the others, allowing participants to return monthly for continued support.

What You’ll Experience

Simple grounding to soothe your nervous system

Seated reflection circle “Mental Health Check In”

Tree Pose for Tension Release – gentle Yoga and breath reset

Rock Painting with affirmations for our “Kindness Garden”

Gratitude Journaling surrounded by nature’s peace

Who Should Attend

This session is for mothers, caregivers, and women seeking peace, self-awareness and reconnection. Let the forest hold space for YOUR HEALING, one deep breath, one grounding step, one moment at a time.

What to Bring

Bring water, comfortable clothes, and your whole self, however you’re feeling that day.

Questions?

Email csparks@mainlinematernitycare.org or visit mainlinematernitycare.org.

Reserve your spot today!

The Judy Center Workshop
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:30
Mainline Maternity Care and the Judy Center are partnering to bring maternal health education directly to families in the Featherbed Elementary community. Led by Cynthia Sparks, RN, Maternal–Newborn Nurse and CEO of Mainline Maternity Care, this session supports moms during pregnancy and the postpartum period with evidence-based information and practical guidance.

Participants will learn key maternal and newborn care topics, including:

Understanding postpartum recovery and mental health

Breastfeeding and lactation support basics

Safe newborn care and comfort techniques.

When and how to seek extra help.

Each session provides a welcoming space for questions, shared learning, and connection. Moms who wish to receive personalized, one-on-one support can schedule an individual consultation after the workshop.

This initiative bridges the gap many women face after hospital discharge, ensuring continued care and learning within their own community. Having a nurse embedded in the neighborhood helps extend support beyond the delivery room; empowering moms to care for themselves as a whole (mind, body, and spirit). Because when mothers are well, children and families succeed.

Each session offers space for questions, discussion, and shared experience. Moms who want more personalized guidance can schedule a one-on-one consultation after the workshop.

Disclaimer:

This program is exclusively for families affiliated with a Judy Center, if you are eligible for our services. Reach out to facilitator to obtain the discount code.

For additional questions you can reach out to:

Email: csparks@mainlinematernitycare.org

Candles & Clarity Workshop
2025-12-13 14:00 - 18:00
Led by our collective member Keona Sparks, this focused, 90-minute experience is dedicated to fostering a deeper, more sustainable relationship with yourself. We cut through the noise to explore what true self-love and authenticity mean in your daily life.

The session is designed to be an active, empowering journey of self-reflection and growth. You will be guided through a series of practical exercises that help you identify what no longer serves your well-being, allowing you to step into the powerful, authentic version of yourself.

Candles & Clarity Workshop

This isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about building foundational strength.

What You Will Gain:

Practical Tools: Walk away with concrete methods for nurturing your emotional wellness, applicable immediately after the workshop.

Mindfulness Techniques: Learn how to anchor yourself in the present moment to reduce stress and increase self-awareness.

Affirmation Practice: Develop personalized, effective affirmations to challenge limiting beliefs and reinforce self-compassion.

Journaling Frameworks: Unlock the power of journaling through structured prompts designed to access and express your inner love and gratitude.

Ultimately, this workshop provides you with the skills to look in the mirror and genuinely love what you see not just for a day, but every day.

💖 Ready to Commit to Yourself?

Stop putting your own needs last. Seats are limited to ensure a personalized experience with Keona Sparks. Secure your spot now and invest in your emotional freedom.

Reserve Your Seat Today! 📞 Call (908) 899-3233 Email info@keysessentialss.com

Nurture in Nature - Tues, Dec 16
2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Carrie Murray Nature Center, 1901 Ridgetop Rd, Baltimore, Maryland, 21207, United States
Join Mainline Maternity Care for our 2nd Nurture in Nature workshop at the Carrie Murray Nature Center on December 16th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. This session continues our maternal mental health series, helping mothers and caregivers slow down, breathe, and reconnect with their strength before the holidays.

Led by Cynthia Sparks, RNC-MNN, CBC, CCM and Founder of Mainline Maternity Care—this workshop blends education, gentle movement, and mindfulness to help you manage stress, restore calm, and rediscover balance.

Details

📍 Carrie Murray Nature Center, 1901 Ridgetop Rd, Baltimore, MD🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM💵 $5 registration (includes materials)🍼 Baby-friendly, open to mothers and caregivers at any stage☔ If weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll gather indoors—same time, same grounding energy.

About the Series

Nurture in Nature is part of Mainline’s ongoing maternal mental health initiative, designed to reduce stress, isolation, and burnout among mothers and caregivers. Each session explores a new theme while offering a steady space for connection, reflection, and gentle movement in nature.

What You’ll Experience

Grounding and guided breathwork for emotional reset

Reflection circle: “Rooted in Resilience”

Gentle yoga to release tension and restore calm

Nature journaling for self-awareness and gratitude

Optional creative activity for our Kindness Garden

Who Should Attend

This is perfect for expectant moms, new mothers, and caregivers navigating the challenges of maternal mental health. Whether you’re seeking relief from stress and anxiety, a moment to breathe, or reconnect with their bodies, minds, and the world around them.

Let the forest remind you: healing grows in stillness.Babies are welcome, and activities are designed to be baby-friendly.

What to Bring

Water, comfortable clothes, and an open heart—come as you are.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and reassured that you are not alone. You’ll walk away with new techniques to manage emotional ups and downs, as well as a deeper confidence in your ability to care for yourself while caring for your baby.

How to RegisterReserve your spot today and be part of the Mainline Maternity Community Collective’s growing circle of support. Get ready for a reset mama!

Questions?📧 csparks@mainlinematernitycare.org🌐 mainlinematernitycare.org

Want to learn more about the space? Check out the Carrie Murray Nature Center page for details on location, programs, and accessibility.

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Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

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Circle Of Care
2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Carrie Murray Nature Center, 1901 Ridgetop Rd, Baltimore, Maryland, 21207, United States
Creating a Support Network & Strengthening Relationships

What to Expect

Understanding why isolation is common during pregnancy and postpartum

Learning how to build a support circle (family, friends, community, professionals)

Tips for asking for help and setting healthy boundaries

Strengthening relationships with partners and caregivers

Nature-Based Benefits

Connection in Nature Reduces Isolation

Outdoor group spaces encourage openness and ease.

Nature helps people feel calmer and safer, making it easier to connect, share, and build meaningful support networks

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Mothers • Partners • Caregivers • Support Persons

Raising the SAILS Gala
2026-03-28 19:00 - 23:00
Mainline Maternity Care is honored to support our collective partner and grief advocate, Sadija, Founder of SAILS (Stillborn And Infant Loss Support), for the 2026 Raising the SAILS Gala.

This gathering creates space for families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, offering remembrance, storytelling, and community presence.

Purpose of the Gala

Proceeds from the event will support the expansion of the Pathways to Healing program, which provides grief-informed counseling, peer support, and resource navigation for families processing loss. This year’s Gala contributes to the organization’s Road to 100K Campaign, helping sustain long-term access to compassionate care.

Attire: Formal

Why It Matters

Pregnancy and infant loss can be isolating. This evening serves as a reminder that grieving families are not alone, and that healing is strengthened in community.

Ticket Details

Your ticket is more than entry, it is a contribution to continued care and support for families in need.All ticket purchases and sponsorships are non-refundable but fully transferable. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your ticket or choose to sponsor another family.

REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

VISIT SAILS WEBSITE

Maternal Mental Health Month
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00
May is Maternal Mental Health Month. It’s a reminder that the physical recovery from birth is only part of the story. Emotional health matters too.

This observance began when nurses, parents, and public health advocates started naming what they saw every day; postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma being dismissed or missed altogether. The movement grew from the simple idea that caring for parents means caring for families.

Across the world, rates of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders remain high. Many people still avoid asking for help because they fear being judged or brushed off. This month calls for better systems: consistent screening, accessible counseling, and workplaces that make recovery possible.

Support doesn’t always come from professionals. It can be checking in with a new parent and listening without fixing. It’s making sure care teams have time to ask real questions. It’s public policy that treats mental health as basic health.

Maternal Mental Health Month asks communities to notice what’s missing and fill the gaps, with resources, with training, and with time. Awareness alone isn’t enough. Change happens when care reaches everyone who needs it.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

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World Breastfeeding Week
2026-08-01 08:00 - 2026-08-07 17:00
Even though we mark this week once a year, the work doesn’t stop. Every day, nurses, lactation consultants, and community health teams sit beside families, teaching, correcting latch, easing pain, answering questions that rarely have simple answers. Breastfeeding isn’t a slogan. It’s clinical skill, emotional labor, and partnership.

World Breastfeeding Week is a checkpoint, a chance to evaluate how we’re supporting parents, where gaps remain, and what evidence shows actually helps. It’s about real tools, not empty praise.

We’ll review current AWHONN and WHO recommendations on feeding support.

Discuss safe supplementation, pumping logistics, and the impact of workplace barriers.

Share strategies for trauma-informed care, culturally responsive education, and equitable access.

This week is for nurses who stay past their shift to help a new mom try again. For the parent who keeps showing up, even when it hurts. For administrators willing to fund more than posters — staffing, supplies, protected time.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

View Calendar

September is Baby Safety Month
2026-09-01 00:00 - 23:59
September is Baby Safety Month.

The month was created to bring attention to preventable injuries, things like unsafe sleep environments, car seat misuse, choking hazards, and household risks that often go unnoticed. What looks like small details can make a major difference in an infant’s safety.

Baby Safety Month began as an awareness effort by safety organizations and healthcare professionals working to reduce accidental injuries and deaths in the first year of life. It’s now a yearly reminder for parents, caregivers, and providers to revisit the basics: safe sleep, supervision, correct product use, and emergency preparedness.

This observance isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness and education — making sure caregivers have clear, reliable information. It’s about slowing down enough to check recalls, re-read labels, and create safer spaces for infants to grow.

Everyone can take part by reviewing home safety checklists, ensuring proper car seat installation, and sharing accurate resources in their community. Safety starts with small, steady habits that build confidence and prevent harm.

Baby Safety Month is observed each September to protect the smallest lives through knowledge, care, and attention to detail.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

View Calendar

Child Passenger Safety Week
2026-09-20 00:00 - 2026-09-26 23:59
September marks Child Passenger Safety Week, a reminder that every ride matters. From the first drive home to the daily school run, the goal is the same: keeping kids safe in the car, every time.

A lot of parents don’t realize how easy it is to get the details wrong; a strap that’s too loose, a chest clip too low, or a booster used too soon. These things may look small but can make a real difference in a crash. This week is about slowing down long enough to check, adjust, and learn.

Families can find free car seat checks and simple guidance from trusted groups like AAA, Safe Kids, and NHTSA. The focus isn’t on blame, it’s on confidence. Caregivers should feel confident their child is in the right seat and know support is easy to find when they need it.

The week wraps up with National Seat Check Saturday, when certified technicians across the country offer hands-on checks and guidance.

Child Passenger Safety Week exists because prevention works. Child Passenger Safety Week exists because prevention works. Every correct install isn’t a statistic, it’s a child who gets home safe. Take the time to check the seat, not because you have to, but because it matters.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

View Calendar

National Seat Check Day
2026-09-26 00:00 - 23:59
National Seat Check Saturday is a nationwide effort to make sure every child is riding safely. Families can visit certified inspection stations and community events where technicians help check, adjust, and install car seats the right way, no pressure, no judgment.

The goal is simple: to catch the small mistakes that can make a big difference in a crash. Parents and caregivers often think a seat is installed correctly, but nearly half aren’t. This day gives everyone a chance to learn from trained safety technicians, ask questions, and leave confident their child’s seat fits their age, weight, and height.

Inspection sites are set up across the country, many through local police, fire departments, hospitals, and safety organizations. These checks are free, take only a few minutes, and could save a life.

For tools and guidance any time of year, visit the NHTSA Car Seat Inspection page or explore Find the Right Car Seat for easy comparison and installation help.

National Seat Check Saturday is about slowing down, asking for help, and knowing your child’s seat will do its job when it matters most.

Upcoming Events

Aug

1

August 1 @ 8:00 AM – August 7 @ 5:00 PM

World Breastfeeding Week

Sep

1

All day

September is Baby Safety Month

Sep

20

September 20 – September 26

Child Passenger Safety Week

Sep

26

All day

National Seat Check Day

View Calendar
