“Bertha’s Baby Bundles” Keep on Coming

Media, PA:  The Birthplace at Riddle Hospital has been receiving “Bertha’s Baby Bundles” for three years from the Philoptochos Society of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, whose mission is to help the sick and needy. Recently Presvytera Nicoletta, wife of Pastor Anastasios, invited 40 women from the church to their annual dinner, asking each person to bring a newborn baby item for the bundles. This past week those bundles were delivered to the unit, packed with knitted booties and hats, bibs, shoes and socks, PJ’s, Onezies,  layette outfits, washcloths and towels, plus 2 handmade blankets.  “Our ladies are very happy to be able to help the babies born at Riddle. We love Riddle and especially the Birthplace”, said Bertha Tourlitis, creator of the outreach.  The items in the bundles are given to families-in-need by the nurses when they go home.

About The Birthplace at Riddle: As a recipient of the HealthGrades Maternity Care Excellence Award, Riddle is in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. This 5-star rating is awarded to hospitals with the highest quality standards for the health and safety of both mother and baby. The Birthplace offers on-site perinatal testing, management of high-risk pregnancies, and a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) staffed 24/7 by neonatologists for babies who are premature or need specialized care. For more information visit www.mainlinehealth.org/riddlebirthplace

Caption: Maryann Mattes, RNC-OB, BSN, Administrative Coordinator in the

                   Birthplace, holds a handmade blanket from the Bertha’s Baby Bundles.