Delta Regional Medical Center - Birth & Baby Fair

What is it?

This new educational fair focuses on childbirth and newborn child care information and is presented by medical specialists. The educational event takes place while also offering new mothers an enjoyable shopping experience with vendors who sell a wide variety of products. Hors d’oeuvres are also provided and participants have the opportunity to begin a baby registry and register for door prizes. Presentation topics include vaccinations, breastfeeding, birthing plans and “You’ve Brought Your Baby Home. Now What?”

Who is it for?

New mothers, mothers-to-be, and their mothers as well.

Why do they do it?

The hospital delivers an average of 960 babies a year, and wants to provide additional support and education to these patients and their mothers.

Impact: Ninety patients and family members attended the fair in January 2011.

Contact: Mamie Causey
Public Relations Specialist
Telephone: 662-725-1384
E-mail: mcausey@deltaregional.com