LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 23, 2016) – Being a new parent can feel overwhelming at times. The St. Mary’s County Health Department has partnered with local health care providers and professional counselors to provide a Healthy Mommy and Me postpartum support group for new parents. The group meets each Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Health Department located at 21580 Peabody Street in Leonardtown.  Each session provides health education from a medical professional, including obstetricians and pediatric providers. Weekly baby weight checks are provided, and topics will include infant eating habits, stress reduction and depression, safe sleep habits, healthy weight loss and exercise for new moms, and other tips for healthy baby development.  For more information about the support group, please call 301-475-6854 or visit the health department’s website at www.smchd.org

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