Mommy to Be at Parkridge East

Expectant mothers and one guest are invited to Mommy to Be, a maternity event at Parkridge East Hospital on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The event features a presentation and Q&A with expert clinicians, including obstetricians, neonatologists, labor and delivery nurses, NICU nurses, lactation experts and others who will discuss the complete labor and delivery experience. Topics will include swaddling and wrapping a newborn, diaper changing and cord care, bathing a newborn, lactation, CPR and choking, nutrition, pelvic floor physical therapy and car seat safety.

In addition, there will be a vendor fair, a class presented by First Things First and a special baby shower. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

To register, call 423-6226848 or visit ParkridgeHealth. com. Participation is limited to 45 mothers but open to anyone, including attendees who are not yet Parkridge East patients. The facility is located at 941 Spring Creek Road, Chattanooga.