By COOPER SLOUGH
Hays Post

The First Care Clinic and United Healthcare Community Plan of Kansas are hosting a community baby shower for expectant moms and new parents at the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11.

During the program, participants will learn important prenatal and baby care information. Local experts will also be in attendance, and provide resources and information on prenatal and postpartum care, lactation tips, and child safety.

United Healthcare bilingual community outreach specialist Geovannie Gone said it is important for expecting mothers to learn what steps go into fostering a healthy pregnancy and delivery, and also what steps go into fostering a healthy atmosphere for infants.

“Expecting and new mothers should come to learn how to encourage healthy pregnancies and healthy babies” Gone said, adding she encourages new and expecting fathers to come, as well.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in educational games and raffles, and receive information about United Healthcare’s free online wellness-incentive program — Baby Blocks. Baby Blocks helps parents manage doctor visits and other baby care during pregnancy and during the first two years of a child’s life.

Gone said that working mothers who get off around 5 p.m. are welcome to come for the second half of the program.

There is no registration required to attend, and the event is open to everyone in the community.

For more information, contact Geovannie Gone at (620) 521-1832.