EXPECTANT AND NEW MOMS CAN STILL SIGN UP FOR BABY SHOWER


Kitchen

            PHILADELPHIA, October 22 – Expectant and new moms still have time to register for the upcoming free Philadelphia Community Baby Shower, according to state Sen. Shirley Kitchen.

            The baby shower event, hosted by Kitchen and Raquel McNabb, wife of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, 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.

To pre-register or for more information, call Da-Network Housing at 215-927-3227.

“This baby shower is a celebration of motherhood, so I encourage all expectant and new moms in our community to join us for this festive event,” Kitchen said. “It’s 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.”