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Putnam County Department of Health is Offering Two Free Programs for All New Moms
Are you a mom of a child between the ages of 0 and 1 who would like to learn more about newborn care, breastfeeding, child development, parenting and child safety as well as receive social and emotional support? The parenting programs offered by the Putnam County Department of Health are for you.
Parenting programs are being offered in Kent and Mahopac every Friday. The New Mommy's Chat Program is held in Kent every Friday from 2- 4pm at the Kent Public Library on Route 52. The New Mommy's Chat Program is hosted by Putnam County Department of Health's Maternal Child Health Nurse Anka Roberto, RN, MSN, MPH, Certified Lactation Consultant, in cooperation with the Kent Public Library. The Chat Program helps many new moms with managing their newborn and also offers tips on caring for older siblings. The Chat Program is primarily for moms of children ages 0-1 year old. Anka specializes in pediatrics and has experience working with children with special needs and can also provide valuable support to moms that have children with congenital heart defects. Please call Anka at (845) 278-6558 ext. 2124 to register. Siblings are more than welcome, too!
The Putnam County Department of Health, in cooperation with the Mahopac Public Library, is also offering the New Moms Group. The New Moms Group takes place every Friday from 1- 3pm in the Garden View Activity Room in the Mahopac Library on Route 6. This group is also primarily for moms of babies ages 0-1 year old. The Health Department's Maternal Child Health
Environmental Health (845) 278-6130 Fax (845) 278-7921 Water Supply Section (845) 225-5186 Fax (845) 225-5418 Nursing Services (845) 278- 6558 Fax (845) 278-6026 WIC (845) 278-6678 Nursing Home Care Fax (845) 278-6085 Early Intervention/Preschool (845) 278-6014 Fax (845) 278-6648
Nurse, Diane Liscia, RN, MS, hosts the New Mom's Group and provides support and guidance on topics such as growth and development, breastfeeding, sleeping patterns, managing colic, immunizations, nutrition, parenting skills, coping techniques, etc. Please contact Diane at (845) 278-6558 ext. 2119 to register.
There is no cost to attend either program and siblings are welcome! Feel free to drop in at any time during either twohour session. This is a great way to meet new moms and network. Registration is kindly requested.
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