The New Mom

”An event to pamper and inform moms and moms to be”

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The New Mom Event & World Breastfeeding Week Picnic Potluck
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 ~ 11:00am - 3:00pm

Presented by
Healthy Horizon's Peninsula Breastfeeding Center ~ Dolphin Yoga & Doula Center
Babiesandmoms.com

 

Join us for an afternoon of celebrating motherhood in the park!

Come to Washington Park for our annual World Breastfeeding Week Picnic Potluck co-sponsored by Mills Peninsula Hospital for free food and drinks, then indulge yourself with our luscious desserts while you enjoy the summer sounds provided by live entertainment.

Visit the Burlingame Recreation Center and learn everything you need to know about pre-natal and post-natal wellness.  Speak to top professionals in their field about everything from conception to breastfeeding, from home birth to post-partum stress.  Expose yourself to the latest, safest, and best products and services to help you prepare for and raise your child.

Presented by Healthy Horizon’s Peninsula Breastfeeding Center, the Dolphin Yoga & Doula Center, and Babiesandmoms.com, "The New Mom" will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2008 from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Burlingame Recreation Center at Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010.

In addition to the exhibitors, we will have the following:

·         World Breastfeeding Week Picnic Potluck – Bring your favorite dish to share and celebrate breastfeeding with food, refreshments, & entertainment in the park

o    Mills Peninsula Oh Baby! Photo Contest winners announcement

o    The New Mom Raffle (thousands of dollars of prizes to give away!)

·         Professional Speaker Series - authorities in their fields will speak on relevant topics in separate rooms during the event featuring:

        o    Dr. Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC - the world authority on breastfeeding
        will speak about the controversies and myths surrounding the
        world of breastfeeding in a two-part series.  Complemented by a
        book signing and Q&A.

o    Dr. Elisa Song, M.D. - will discuss holistic pediatrics for your child's
        mind, body, and spirit.  Topics will include homeopathy, Chinese
        medicine, holistic nutrition, and holistic care for common health
        issues

o    Douglas Husbands, B.Sc., D.C., C.C.N, A.B.A.A.H.P. - will discuss a balanced
        start toward motherhood and the importance of structural and nutritional
        balance for moms and moms-to-be.  Topics will include recommendations
        for utilizing chiropractic and nutritional influences for the pregnancy and
        perinatal period.

        ·         Live Entertainment – come listen to upbeat, summer flavorful sounds from our local jazz/pop
               performance group

·         Demonstrations – entertaining & informative briefs to give moms a taste of the services & products available to them – examples are Vinyasa Yoga, Baby Sign Language, Infant/Child CPR & First Aid, Infant Car Seat installation, using a Baby Sling, and more

·         Pamper Station - rewarding moms with a little bit of relaxation at multiple stations with skin treatments, threading, henna, comforting chair and body massage, and more

        ·       Outdoor Activities - fun and games for babies, toddlers, and their parents with music and dance

        ·         Free Gift Bags - loaded with products, samples, and information from our exhibitors and sponsors
                for all attendees while supplies last