HEALTHY

MOM & BABY

SUPPORT FOR THE

COMMUNITY

The Pearls of Service Foundation received a grant from United Way – SEMQIC in support of expectant mothers, new mothers, and families. The Healthy Moms and Babies program addresses these priority points found in the Advancing Healthy Births Equity plan. PSF will serve the communities in the cities of Southfield, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, Farmington Hills, and Northwest Detroit.

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR

AUGUST 10, 2024 — 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Ascension providence hospital parking lot

Healthy Mom & Baby Health Fair will provide primary health care screenings and education to the community, focusing on the specific needs of expectant / new moms and babies. The health fair will have representation from several civic and government agencies providing activities to support the entire family. There will be workshops on

• Preparing yourself for motherhood

• Self-advocacy during pregnancy & post-partum care

• Doula 101 & Matchmaking

• Lactation and Breastfeeding

We are looking for presenters for the workshops. If you are a company / vendor who wants to participate in the Heath Fair - click the link on the left side of the page

HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOPS

Two interactive workshops on educating mothers with / without families on healthy eating habits. These workshops address poor eating habits which is the root cause for many chronic health conditions. For school aged children there will be a hands-on activity to teach kids with/without how to build healthy eating kits that they can take with them. These workshops serve the FULL family unit as part of the PSF's overall mission to support women and children.

For moms and babies

Moms and babies who participate in this program may receive expectant mom kits, safe sleep kits for babies, and other items.