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BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department will host a Community Baby Shower for first-time expectant parents on Saturday, May 17 to support their pregnancy journey and help them get connected to resources. 

The free event will take place 1 to 4 p.m. at Mosaic CCDA, 1804 M-139, in Benton Harbor and feature information and resources for first-time parents who are up to 25 weeks in their pregnancy and not currently enrolled in a home visiting program. Attendees also will receive free snacks and a goodie bag with baby items and resources as well as the opportunity to play baby shower games, win door prizes and enter a raffle for additional baby supplies. Attendees do not need to be present to win door prizes and the raffle.

While registration is required, attendees can drop by any time during this all-ages indoor event. Registration is available online at berriencounty.org/650/21155/Nurse-Family-Partnership-NFP or by calling (269) 927-5631 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday.

First-time expectant parents are encouraged to bring along other loved ones who may care for their baby, like grandparents, aunts or uncles, siblings or friends.

“The Berrien County Health Department’s Nurse-Family Partnership® team is pleased to host a Community Baby Shower for first-time expectant parents to help them navigate through pregnancy and the birth of their child,” NFP coordinator Dorothy Parker said. “Attendees will be treated to an afternoon of fun, learning, free food and prizes. 

“We are grateful to partner with so many wonderful community organizations who plan to join us at this special event. From doula and breastfeeding services to pregnancy support and early childhood resources, there will be important information for all first-time parents.”

The following organizations will be on-site providing information and resources during the Community Baby Shower:

• Berrien Regional Education Service Agency’s Early On program
• Birthmark Doula Services LLC
• Empowered Beginnings Doula Services
• LactPower
• LifePlan
• Michigan Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program
• Women, Infants and Children

 BCHD’s Nurse-Family Partnership program is a free service that supports first-time moms in Berrien County. The evidence-based program pairs eligible women who are having their first baby with a registered nurse from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. NFP seeks to: 

• Help participants experience a healthy pregnancy.
• Promote healthy child development.
• Assist families with goal setting, support network development, parenting and more.