In-Person Postpartum Health & Baby Care: Your Guide to the 4th Trimester

March 07, 2025

This is the class you didn't know you needed!

The Fourth Trimester, also known as the postpartum period, is a time of intense change in your baby, your body and your lifestyle.  Learn more about the adjustments you and your little one will experience in the weeks after delivery.

In this class, your instructor will share examples of how to care for yourself and your baby, along with reassurance that the changes and ups and downs experienced in the 4th trimester are normal and to be expected.

Registration is required. Please register by clicking the yellow REGISTER NOW button to the right and provide the requested information, including your email address.

Attendance is limited to the expectant mother and 1 additional person, therefore ONLY the expectant mother needs to register for this class. Registration will close once we have reached capacity. As the class date approaches, you will receive an email from the instructor with additional information about the class. 
 
Your instructor will meet you in the Tower Lobby to take you to the classroom.
 
This In-person Class Guide to the 4th Trimester Class will be offered on the 1st Friday evening of every month from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 
 
We look forward to helping you learn more about  how to care for yourself and your baby along with the reassurance that the ups and downs of the 4th trimester are normal and expected.

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Riverside Health's Multiple Sclerosis Symposium

Join us for an informative and engaging Multiple Sclerosis Symposium on Saturday, June 6th.
 
Led by Dr. Kermit Lloyd, Medical Director of Riverside Health’s Multiple Sclerosis Program, this event will bring together a multidisciplinary team of experts to share the latest insights in MS care. Attendees will hear from neurologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals living with MS.
 
The symposium will also feature local and national organizations, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, offering valuable resources, support, and opportunities to connect.
 
Event Schedule:
 
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Meet vendors and supporting organizations
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Educational presentations
 
Location:
 
Riverside Regional Medical Center, Annex Conference Room
500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
 
This is a FREE event, but registration is required.
To register, please click on the yellow Register Now button to the right and complete the form.
 
Vendors will also register through this site. Vendor fee is $500. 
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and explore resources available to you and your loved ones.

Saturday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Riverside Regional Medical Center
500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA, 23601

Multiple Sclerosis

Jun

08

Virtual Childbirth Preparation Classes

Riverside is proud to offer virtual Childbirth Preparation Classes. Mom-to-be and her partner or support person can explore the many choices available to make their birth experience personal and positive.

This course includes comprehensive information on pregnancy, labor, and birth, as well as relaxation and breathing techniques, all from the safety of your home.

Registration is required. (Click on the yellow Register Now button to the right to register)
Please provide your email address.

As the date for the new session approaches, you will receive an email with instructions on how to join virtually. This class is a series of four sessions offered on consecutive Monday evenings for two hours from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The June series dates are 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 and 6/29.

We look forward to helping you prepare for the arrival of your little one. If you have questions, please send us an email at [email protected].

Monday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Virtual Event

Women's Health

Childbirth Preparation

Jun

09

Purple Flower Program, Awards Presentation

Join Riverside Health for a special awards program honoring the Purple Flower Program, recipient of the Commonwealth Council on Aging’s Best Practices Award. 

The Purple Flower Program, based at Riverside Health’s Martha W. Goodson Center, is a person-centered initiative focused on increasing dementia awareness and strengthening the ability of clinical teams to support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers in acute care settings.

This meaningful event will bring together community members, healthcare professionals, and supporters to celebrate innovation and excellence in aging services. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the program’s impact and its role in enhancing compassionate, dementia-informed care.

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
  • Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Awards presentation begins at 4:30 p.m.)
  • Location: Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg, 1500 Commonwealth Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185
    • Main Conference Room
  • Additional Info: Refreshments will be served

Registration is required. To register, click on the yellow REGISTER NOW button to the right and complete the form. 
Please reserve your spot by May 29, 2026.

We look forward to celebrating this important achievement with you.

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg
1500 Commonwealth Avenue
Williamsburg, VA, 23185

The Martha W. Goodson Center