Mercy Events Stork Affair at Mercy
If you are currently expecting–or are planning to start a family–mark your calendar to attend the 18th Annual Stork Affair at Mercy on Saturday, Sept. 19!
This fun, educational event includes an open house in Mercy’s Women & Infants’ Center, car seat check, exhibitor hall, educational sessions and chances to win great prizes. Registration is not required for this free event.
Saturday, Sept. 19
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center—Des Moines
East Tower Conference Center
1111 Sixth Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Educational Expo
Learn from knowledgeable speakers, starting at 9:30 a.m.
- 9:30 a.m.
- Plenty of Love—Raising Baby with Pets
- 10:15 a.m.
- Breastfeeding — The Best Milky Way for Baby
- Basic Training for New Dads—Tools for a Successful Start
- 11 a.m.
- New Parent Survival Guide
- 11:45 a.m.
- Babies Chatter Too! — Baby and infant sign language
Dream Nursery Giveaway!
Register to win a dream nursery valued at more than $2,000—sponsored by Suite Dreams!
Exhibitors
| Abbott Nutrition | Mercy Clinical Nutrition Services |
| Babies Chatter Too! | Mercy Diabetes Services |
| Child Care Resource & Referral | Mercy Gift House & Flowers |
| College Savings Iowa | Mercy Home Health Services |
| Count the Kicks | Mercy Lactation Services |
| Diaper Dudee Diaper Service | Mercy West Lakes Birthing Services |
| Healthcare Coverage for Kids Coalition | Mercy Pediatric Clinics |
| Little Miracles Lactation Boutique | Moms Like Me |
| Little Padded Seats | Perinatal Center of Iowa |
| Lori Nordstrom Photography | Simply for Giggles |
| March of Dimes | State Farm Ins., Glenn Waterhouse Agency |
| Mary Kay, Inc. | Suite Dreams |
| Mead Johnson Nutritionals | The Pink Hippo HairBows |
| Mercy AHA Training Center | Tupperware |
| Mercy Childbirth Education | Upper Case Living |
| Mercy Children's Center | Wallypop |
Car Seat Safety
While your car seat is being inspected by a Mercy expert, a NAPA car expert is available to offer you a free preventative vehicle maintenance inspection. This no-cost inspection will be performed by a qualified NAPA AutoCare Center technician who will inspect more than 85 of your vehicle's components to identify potential problems.
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For more information:
Mercy Public Relations and Marketing
515-247-3050
Exhibitors:
Organizations interested in being an event exhibitor should call (515) 247-3050.
Free weekly e-mail
Stay updated about Stork Affair and other educational events by registering Mercy’s free weekly e-mail for expecting parents.
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