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Free Community Baby Shower to be held at
VBMC-Harlingen this Saturday

HARLINGEN, July 27, 2006 – A free “Community Baby Shower” featuring free information for expectant mothers, healthy snacks, door prizes, giveaways and educational demonstrations will be held this Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen.

The event will be held in the Valley Baptist’s East Tower (the side of the hospital facing Treasure Hills Boulevard and marked by blue banners and signs), on the 3rd Floor, Classroom B. The Community Baby Shower is designed to answer questions that an expectant mother may have about having a baby -- whether she is a first-time mom or welcoming a new edition to her family. Information will be provided on the services offered by Valley Baptist’s Women’s Services and Pediatrics departments.

In addition, there will be information on classes, seminars, and easy 1-2-3 information for expectant mothers, as well as tours of the childbirth and maternity areas of the hospital. Dr. Roseller Tapangan will speak on “Care of Your Newborn,” while Susan Wallace, Trauma Coordinator for VBMC-Harlingen, will demonstrate proper use of car seats. Additional information will be provided by doulas (lay coaches for labor during childbirth); lactation consultants; Valley Baptist’s Cord Blood Program; certified birth educators; and Bright Babies Sign Language Instruction. To register for the event, call 1-888-902-LIFE.