Big Backus baby shower offers fun and education
Backus Hospital will celebrate babies and parents by hosting an annual Community Baby Shower in April.
Judy Paro, Birthing Center Class Coordinator, said about 20 different vendors, both for-profit and non-profit, participate in the event, providing information and free gifts.
Information will be available on infant safety, hypnobirthing, prenatal yoga and more. This is the third year the Backus Hospital Birthing Center has hosted the event.
"It is a great event for anyone who is expecting a new baby, or new parents, to come connect with services," Ms. Paro said.
It will be Tuesday, April 15, from 1-6 p.m. in the entry level conference rooms. Maureen Loughrey, APRN, Clinical Director of the Birthing Center at Backus, said several hundred people usually attend the free event.
"It’s a great opportunity for the community to learn about the many services, classes and informational resources the Birthing Center and other area agencies have to offer," Ms. Loughrey said.
Refreshments and door prizes will be offered.
If you want to go
For more information about the baby shower, call 425-3863. No registration is required.
To learn more about Birthing Center programs
for parents and children, go to our calendar of events on pages 10-11 or backushospital.org
Tour the Birthing Center
The Dr. Frederick S. Eadie Birthing Center will also host an open house on Tuesday, April 8. Tours of the Birthing Center will begin at 6:15 p.m. and there will an informational program at 7 p.m. with refreshments. A lactation consultant, parent educator, birth registrar, pediatrician and obstetrician will be available for questions. The program is free but registration is required by calling 823-6517.