Project CRADLE Care January 3rd Saturday annually To provide prenatal and postnatal education (information) to women of child-bearing ages through partnering with doctors, hospitals, churches, malls and other agencies to sponsor a Health Fair or Health Symposium. Focus-Education and Awareness Rationale- To save babies’ lives. Many babies are born too soon each year with many life threatening challenges; to provide information and assist mothers in delivering their babies on time.
Suggested Programs Baby Shower Health Symposium Health Fair
Project CRADLE Care- Baby Shower Program Ideas for: Undergraduate chapters and smaller alumnae chapters Invite doctors (OB/GYN, Pediatrician) or nurses to discuss prenatal issues and newborn issues with the mothers Donate baby baskets Host “Healthy Mom/Healthy Baby” fun facts game Give March of Dimes materials at the baby shower
Project CRADLE Care- Health Symposium Program Ideas: Panel discussion with doctors (OB/GYN , Pediatrician), nurse, community resource representative, and daycare Educational workshops for pregnant mothers Educational workshops for fathers and extended family members Relaxation sessions for pregnant mothers
Project Cradle Care- Health Fair Program Ideas: Informational tables with March of Dimes materials Prenatal Checklist (OB/GYN or Nurse) Nutritionist Mommy and Me- Pediatrician Fitness demonstrations Relaxation demonstrations Parenting resource and support group informational tables Workshops for mothers, fathers, and extended family members
Partnerships March of Dimes Hospitals, and clinics Community-based prenatal centers Doctors (OB/GYN, Pediatrician) Nurses Department of Health Daycare centers Child Development Agencies WIC
Partnerships NPHC organizations CPR Trainers Fire Department- Car Seat Safety Insurance Companies Media (newspapers, local channels) Social Media
Corporate Sponsors Babies R Us Baby Products (Johnson & Johnson, Aveeno) Breast Pump Companies Baby Food (Gerber) Parents Magazine Diapers (Pampers, Huggies)
Venues Churches Hospitals Malls Teen mother group homes Community based resource centers Community based clinics Daycare centers
Project CRADLE Care For questions please contact: Dr. Christina Guillén, March of Dimes Liaison marchofdimesliaison@sgr1922.com For more Project CRADLE Care information and printable ads visit www.sgrho1922.org For March of Dimes information visit www.marchofdimes.org