Blue Cross Complete Hosts Community Baby Shower For New Moms

The 4th annual Blue Cross Complete Baby Shower and Health Fair is a special event for new moms, moms-to-be and children to learn about prenatal care, healthy eating, breastfeeding and more. The public was invited to attend and receive valuable resources and take part in presentations including car seat safety and healthy/affordable cooking demonstrations. Lead and dental screenings were also provided with consent. Free gifts were distributed and prize giveaways included car seats, strollers and gift baskets. Organizations that presented this year included: Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association, Kohl’s Safe 4 Kids, Matrix Human Services Head Start, Maternal Infant Health Program providers and Mott’s Children Hospital.

Proper pre- and postnatal care is essential for moms and moms-to-be. Unfortunately, Michigan is ranked eighth in the nation for the highest number of maternal deaths. Blue Cross Complete is committed to increasing access to resources to help educate parents on how to achieve a healthy pregnancy and birth. This annual event attracted more than 300 community members each year, connected parents with health care providers and information to make the transition into parenthood as smooth (and healthy!) as possible.