Mommy Meet-Up event offers free health information, screenings, giveaways
6/22/2015
6/22/2015 - The stick has spoken. It's clearly a bright blue plus sign. You're going to have a baby! Meanwhile, your friends who have already had children are not apologizing for the bags under their eyes. And let's not forget about all those moms with toddlers, who are cute as can be, but getting into all kinds of trouble. We know you have lots of questions about being a mom. Or maybe you just want to hang with other moms who “get it,” while giving you and your little ones the best chance at a healthy start. The Mommy Meet-Up event is for you! It's free, and it's going to be packed with lots of info, giveaways, healthcare professionals, and parents just like you sharing their stories.
The event, sponsored by Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital, takes place June 23 from 4-6 pm at State Street Community Church, 209 State Street, La Porte. It will be packed with valuable information from nurses, doctors, pharmacists, lactation consultants and more who can answer questions. Participants can get the facts about prenatal vitamins and free samples, too, and register to win a year's worth of diapers! Moms can also get connected to community resources, learn about breast feeding and enter to win a free breast pump, and catch the Mom-to-Mom open mic sessions where you'll laugh and share all those crazy experiences only moms can understand.
The Mommy Meet-Up also has plenty of other activities, like the Huggie Hustle baby and toddler race, free car seat safety checks and free car seats for those who qualify, free pediatric development screenings to learn if your toddler is on the right track for learning and growth, and more! The La Porte County Family YMCA will be on hand with activities and to provide childcare for moms while they are attending the event. The La Porte County Health Department will provide immunizations and education, and other community partners at the event will include Dunebrook, WIC, the Community Health Center, Women's Care Center, and the La Porte County Public Library.
Healthy refreshments and other giveaways will be available. For more information, check out the IU Health La Porte Hospital Facebook page. To register your little one for the Huggie Hustle baby and toddler race, visit huggiehustle.eventbrite.com.
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