Christiana Care Maternity
Support and Exercise Groups for Women and Families
Christiana Care offers a variety of free weight-management and exercise programs, and support groups for women, including new mothers and mothers-to-be. For more information about these programs, call 302-428-6354.
Moving Moms Forward
Moving Moms Forward is a weight-management program that offers pregnant women and new moms in New Castle County the tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle after pregnancy. This free, eight-week series includes classes on exercise, weight management and mental wellness. The program is available to mothers up to two years following their most recent birth. A light meal and baby-sitting services are provided free of charge at every class, along with mental-health support for women in need. Mothers-to-be and fathers are also welcome to attend. View upcoming sessions here.
If you are interested in hosting a Moving Moms Forward program at your community center, church or health facility in Delaware, call 302-428-2169 or e-mail jbarr@christianacare.org.
MOMs HEAL
MOMs HEAL (Moms Outreach for Moms Through Helping, Empowering, Advocacy and Listening) is a free, telephone-based support program for mothers who are coping with pregnancy, weight management, postpartum depression, anxiety or mood disorders. Call 302-428-6354 or e-mail movingmomsforward@christianacare.org to set up an appointment.
