NMMC Women’s Hospital to Host Baby Fair, Aug. 25
TUPELO, Miss. - North Mississippi Medical Center Women’s Hospital will host a Baby Fair from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 25, for new and expectant parents.
The free event will be held at the NMMC Women’s Hospital, 4566 S. Eason Blvd. Participants can browse the selection of baby clothing, photos, gifts, toys and keepsakes from local merchants. Drawings will be held for several prizes, including the Grand Prize from Woodland Furniture—a Million Dollar Baby Franklin and Ben Nelson convertible crib.
NMMC’s Baby Fair will provide information about Wonderful Beginnings early pregnancy, prepared childbirth, Lamaze, Cesarean birth, breastfeeding, sibling and grandparenting classes. Lactation consultants and breastfeeding educators will also be on hand.
Infant/toddler CPR, first aid and “Caring for Your Newborn” sessions will be offered throughout the event. Expectant parents who are at least seven months pregnant can get preadmitted during the Baby Fair. Tours of the labor and delivery area will be offered every 10 minutes.
For more information about Baby Fair, call (662) 377-7485 or 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).