FIRST BORN PROGRAM NEWS RELEASE

The First Born Program of Los Alamos is hosting a prenatal retreat for first time parents to be noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18.

This event will cover information about newborn feeding and sleeping, short demonstrations on infant massage, infant CPR and choking first aid, plus some parent-to-be well being and self care tips.

This free event will include healthy snacks and a light lunch. This is First Born Program’s third event of this sort and parents have said they greatly appreciate the knowledge and connections they have made with other families in the community.

This retreat is nearly full, but there are a few spots left. Anyone expecting in the next couple of months is welcome to attend.

To register, email welcome@firstbornla.org and include parent(s) to be name(s), phone numbers and due date.

About the First Born Program of Los Alamos
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is a free and voluntary home visiting program for all families in Los Alamos, prenatal through age 5. The program is relationship‐centered and curriculum‐based. Families who participate receive support, information about pregnancy, early childhood development, health, nutrition and safety and learn fun activities to help build brain development and learning. Through weekly home visits, families identify personal goals, recognize challenges and opportunities for growth and build a healthy, loving, playful relationship with their child. For more information, please visit www.firstbornla.org or email welcome@firstbornla.org.