Memorial Hermann Northeast Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week - Kingwood

Published: Aug 05, 2019, 11:30am

In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1 to Aug. 7), Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital invites new and expectant mothers to participate in a series of events.

Basket Raffle: Raffle tickets will be sold - cash only - for a chance to win one of two baskets. From Aug. 1st to Aug. 9th, those interested can purchase tickets at the mother/baby desk on the second floor of the Southwest Tower. Tickets are $3 for one and $5 for two. The baskets include:
• The Breastfeeding Basket: $50 Target gift card, breastfeeding pillow, breastfeeding cover, Haakaa manual breast pump, Harmony Medela breast pump, and other items that relate to breastfeeding.

• The Relaxation Basket: $60 gift card to Massage Envy along with one bottle of wine, chocolate, and other items that induce relaxation.

The winners will be announced on Friday, Aug. 9th at 2 pm on the first floor of the Southwest Tower. Also on that day, complimentary milkshakes will be served from 12 to 2 pm.

Lactation Goodie Bake-off: Participants also are encouraged to enter a baked item in the Lactation Goodie Bake-off. The recipe must include ingredients that are known to increase a mother's milk supply, including fennel, barley, oats, brewer's yeast, flaxseed, and/or almonds. If you wish to participate, bring at least five samples of your baked goods, including copies of the recipe, to the first floor of the Southwest Tower at 12 pm. The creator of the best tasting treat will receive a $25 Target gift card.

WHERE
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Southwest Tower
18951 Memorial North, Humble, TX 77338

For more information, and to participate in the Bake-off, e-mail Louanne.wischer@memorialhermann.org or call 281-540-6238.