Hudson Valley Hospital Maternity Fair Saturday at Jefferson Valley Mall

Hundreds are expected to attend Hudson Valley Hospital Center’s 4th Annual “Art of Having a Baby” Maternity Fair tomorrow from 11 -2 p.m. at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown. The day will feature a Daddy Olympics where new and prospective dads will tackle a treacherous obstacle course with their baby dolls in hand to win a $500 gift certificate.  See video  There will also be a speed dating segment where prospective parents interview obstetricians, pediatricians and midwives.  Sears and Consumer Reports will review the latest baby gadgets. Kids will be entertained in the Child’s World Academy Kids’ Zone and by children’s entertainers Gina and Stacy. And there will be more than 20 vendors.

The day’s sponsors include: Sears, Bella Baby, Briarcliff Pediatric Dentistry, Child’s World Academy, CryoCell International, Dominican Sisters Family Health Service and Happy Tots Child Care Center.

Schedule of events:

 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

• Speed Dating

• Gadget/Gear Demo

12:15 – 12:30p.m.

• First round Daddy Olympics

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

• Speed Dating resumes

• Gina & Stacy perform (30 minutes)

1:15 – 1:30
Second Round of Daddy Olympics

1:30- 2 p.m.

Daddy Olympics and Raffle winners announced

 The Jefferson Valley Mall is at 650 Lee Blvd. in Yorktown Heights. for more information or to register for the Daddy Olympics, click here.

Hudson Valley Hospital is dedicated to giving expectant mothers the birth experience they choose. The Hospital offers deliveries by obstetricians and midwives and assistance by doulas as well as whirlpool tubs in every labor and delivery room.  Hudson Valley Hospital Center is the only Hospital and Birthing Center in Westchester and Putnam counties that is recognized by Baby Friendly USA and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners for excellence in breastfeeding support.  

The Hospital also offers prenatal education classes, private consultations, telephone triage and a class for grandparents.  For more information on the programs at Hudson Valley Hospital Center, visit www.hvhc.org.

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Hudson Valley Hospital Center is dedicated to serving the health care needs of the community and to providing quality, comprehensive medical care in a compassionate, professional, respectful manner, without regard to race, religion, national origin or disease category.  Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic treatment, education and preventive services, the Hospital is committed to improving the quality of life in the community.  In fulfilling this mission, the Hospital will strive to continuously improve the care provided and develop and offer programs, facilities, systems and alliances that most effectively respond to community health care needs.  Hudson Valley Hospital Center is located on Route 202 (1980 Crompond Road) in Cortlandt Manor, New York. Call 914-737-9000 or visit www.hvhc.org.