KITCHEN TO HOST BABY SHOWER FOR EXPECTANT AND NEW MOMS

            PHILADELPHIA, September 28 - State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and Raquel McNabb, wife of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, will be hosting the upcoming Philadelphia Community Baby Shower, a free event for all expectant and new mothers.   

            The baby shower event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Temple Children’s Medical Center, 3509 N. Broad St. (Broad and Tioga streets). Registration opens at 11 a.m. and the Welcome Session begins at 11:45 a.m.

            “Motherhood is a joyous experience, and this baby shower celebrates all expectant and new moms,” Kitchen said. “This is also a wonderful opportunity to give mothers in our community the support they need to help them raise a happy and healthy family.”

            “I want the Philadelphia Community Baby Shower to connect new mothers and expecting mothers with information related to health care, such as insurance information, pediatrics, OB/Gyn, dietary, and social resources, that will enable parent and the child to live a healthy lifestyle,” said McNabb, who, along with husband Donovan, are parents to a 3-year-old daughter.

            Learn about health care coverage, financial counseling, breast-feeding basics, childbirth, nutrition, pediatric and post-partum care, and visit with numerous organizations who will offer helpful advice and information.

            The event also includes free lunch, refreshments, giveaways and raffles for special prizes.

            The Philadelphia Community Baby Shower is sponsored by Temple University Health System, McNabb Foundation, Babies R Us, and Da-Network Housing.

            “The Temple University Health System is committed to providing quality obstetrical care and access to pediatric care to North Philadelphia and its surrounding neighborhoods,” said Howard Grant, Chief Medical Officer for the Temple University Health System. “We are honored to work with Senator Kitchen and Mrs. McNabb to bring you this important event connecting new and expecting mothers with the healthcare and social services needed to help moms and their children lead healthy lifestyles.”