Workshops seek to prevent premature and low-weight births

June 18, 2007 -- Starting in August, HCJFS Pregnancy Services once again will present Tips for Moms -- a series of monthly workshops for Medicaid-eligible pregnant women aimed at preventing premature and low-weight births. Tips for Moms will take place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the TB Control Conference room at 237 Taft.

Please have clients call 946-7335 to sign up for these workshops, which feature prizes and snacks. Transportation is available, but not day care.

See full schedule (pdf)

Here’s what clients had to say about the most-recent series:

“It was good that the violence speaker connected psychology aspect of abuse with her presentation.”

“The speaker sharing her experience, strength and growth... it really helped it gives you a general idea as to how far something this serious can go.”

“This class was very helpful. I really want to breastfeed now.”

“I like how the speaker broke everything about breastfeeding down. Before I came to this workshop, I didn’t know anything about breastfeeding.”

“There was a lot of good information provided. I like that the classes are small so questions could be answered.”