In celebrating motherhood, Bellevue Medical Center (BMC) hosted a unique fair entitled "Expecting Great Things". The event, targeting pregnant mothers, aimed to offer them under one roof the latest expert advice on the topics of pregnancy, delivery, and baby care and prepare them for their life-time event. BMC was also proud to launch a number of extra services, many of which are free of charge, and showcased their newly designed baby book, a signature book which will be gifted to every woman delivering at the hospital.
Bellevue's "Expecting Great Things" consisted of several mini-lectures, presented by a panel of in-house experts, on the latest updates, developments, and evidence-based recommendations to first-time mothers. BMC doctors and experts were present to answer all questions and concerns. Topics covered included mother care, baby care, breastfeeding, psychology of mothers-to-be, and many more. The fair included many interactive booths, fun quizzes, games, educational tools, and prizes to be won. Last but not least, a healthy buffet catered to the pregnant mothers' special dietary needs was offered.
Commenting on the activity, BMC's President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dia Hassan, said: "Giving birth is not an independent event that happens at one moment in time, but is a continuum from the first day of pregnancy till way after the delivery. Our aim at Bellevue is to develop a maternity center of excellence, providing expecting parents with all the resources, support, and education they need in order to go through this life-time experience in the best way possible before, during, and after the delivery. We hope that this fair will better prepare mothers in the community on what to expect, and will instill a high sense of confidence in preparation for their little ones' arrival".
Among the services launched, BMC started offering free monthly breastfeeding sessions, free maternity tours, an online maternity forum, pelvic rehabilitation programs for new mothers, aquagym classes, specialized dietary consultations, a free breastfeeding clinic, and more. There are few joys comparable to that of a mother holding her newborn in her arms, and BMC is determined to make this experience a most enjoyable one for every mother.
