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Driscoll Health Plan: Baby’s First Christmas Posada, Dec. 10th 

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 There is no cost, and it is open to all expectant mothers, who are encouraged to bring a friend or their support system. Image for illustration purposes
There is no cost, and it is open to all expectant mothers, who are encouraged to bring a friend or their support system. Image for illustration purposes

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LAREDO, Texas – Driscoll Health Plan sponsors the third annual Baby’s First Christmas, a special event where moms-to-be and families can have fun and enjoy the holidays. 

The event will be held Saturday, December 10, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at TAMIU Student Center Ballroom-5201 University Blvd (@ Loop 20) Laredo, TX 78041. There is no cost, and it is open to all expectant mothers, who are encouraged to bring a friend or their support system. 

The emphasis is on health for new and pregnant mothers, with opportunities to learn about car seat safety and infant feeding. The event also features healthy snacks, the baby’s 1st ornament craft, raffles, door prizes, baby shower games, and activities. 

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Presentation topics will include child passenger safety, infant feeding, and how to get ready for the baby. 

If the moms-to-be bring their sonogram, they can make their baby’s first ornament. The first 100 expecting mothers will also receive a special gift. Pre-registration is required for the event. Latched Support will provide Car Seats (*limitations and restrictions may apply.) 

“As a health plan, we understand the holidays can become stressful, and we would like to provide all moms-to- be an opportunity to celebrate their baby’s first Christmas,” said Reymundo Cruz, Driscoll Health Plan Community Outreach Representative. 

The event is being held in partnership with Nurse-Family Partnership, Texas A&M Colonias Program, WIC, City of Laredo, and Latched Support. 

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For more information, contact Reymundo Cruz at 956-451-2435. 

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