Health & Fitness

Griffin Hospital to Host Annual Baby Fair

The annual Baby Fair will be held Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Expectant parents, new parents and their families can get a good feel for the area’s maternity and child care resources from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Griffin Hospital’s 2016 annual Baby Fair.

Held at The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, located at 130 Division St. in Derby, this free event features more than 30 exhibitors, door prizes, tours of the Childbirth Center and information about the Center’s classes and support groups for before and after childbirth.

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Griffin Hospital offers family-centered maternity care in an environment to best meet individual and family needs with private, family-friendly rooms, expert staff for maternal and newborn care, and lactation consultants. The Childbirth Center received the baby-friendly designation from the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This international honor is given to hospitals that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding and help parents make informed choices about feeding and caring for their babies.

Attendees can register in advance by calling (203) 732-7595 and be entered in a free raffle. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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For more information about The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, individuals must call (203) 732-7252 or visit the Griffin Hospital website.

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