Opening Event for the Pop-Up Pregnancy and Family Village
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Saturday, August, 17th, 2024
Location:
The Kroc Center South Bend
Event Description:
Join us as we bring together families, expectant parents, and all who are interested to celebrate our community, engage in self-care activities, access valuable resources and services, and much more...
We are thrilled to announce the opening event for the Pop-Up Pregnancy and Family Village, a "one-stop-shop" focusing on maternal well-being and family development. This initiative was shared with the MCHC members earlier this year at the St. Joseph Public County Library in March.
Event Highlights:
- Who Should Attend: Children, families, pregnant individuals, and anyone who is in support of creating a healthy environment for mothers and babies to thrive.
- Purpose: The goal of this project is to provide a "one-stop shop" to connect pregnant individuals and families with services to address physical health, insurance navigation, mental health, fitness, pregnancy education, and much more.
Join us to gain access to:
- High-quality healthcare: On the spot and in-person insurance assistance and healthcare navigation.
- Resources for new moms: Essential support and information.
- Opportunities to connect: Make friends and share experiences.
- Book club: Engage in shared learning.
- Access to doulas and birth coaching: Personalized childbirth support.
- Nutritionists and food resources: Ensure a healthy pregnancy.
Activities Include:
- Interactive workshops
- Informative sessions on maternal and family health
- Networking opportunities with other families and healthcare providers
- Access to a variety of support resources
Join Us: Together, let's build our Family Village! This event is all about creating a supportive community where families can thrive and access the resources they need for a healthy and happy journey through pregnancy and beyond.
Contact Us:
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Pop-Up pregnancy and Family Village:
email: popupvil@nd.edu
For more information on advancements in Global Maternal Research with the University of Notre Dame, as well as the Pop-up Pregnancy and Family Village Project, please click here.
Additional Resources:
About HealthFirst SJC :
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/stjosephcounty/health-first-indiana/
Birth Equity & Justice: Doula birth coaching, education, prenatal, pregnancy, and post-partum health :
https://www.facebook.com/BirthEquityJusticeSJC/
Dr. Yenupini / Joyce Adams Bibliography, published work, and professional Blog :
https://globalhealth.nd.edu/affiliates/yenupini-joyce-adams/
Sally Dixon Profile :
https://hoosierwomenforward.org/sally-dixon/
It takes a Village to Raise a Child: Understanding and Expanding the Concept of the "Village" :
(Reupert et al, 2022)
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.756066/full