The Ultimate Baby Shower Charlotte was birthed with the idea of providing an educational and supportive network for Charlotte's parents-to-be; local support for local Moms and Dads. For any first time parent, the task of raising their baby can be some what daunting, so with the help of our sponsors and supporters we aim to provide you with an informative and entertaining afternoon.
Our schedule of events has been thoughtfully planned out to provide an enjoyable platform filled with ideas, information and local contacts for expectant parents. We will provide tasty hors de'oeuvres and refreshments, sit back and enjoy our informative speakers, enjoy our Belly Elan maternity fashion show, and meet with local service providers who are interested in helping you along your parental journey. Every expectant mother-to-be will be presented with our ''Ultimate Bag'' filled with gifts worth $200 as a thank you for attending.
Our Schedule of Events are...
Welcome - Eric Cohen of Viacord
Speaker - Susan Cassella of Viacord Cord Blood Banking
Raffle Prize draw
Serving of refreshments
Speaker - Darla Lindenmayer “A Mother’s Cord
Blood Story”
Meet our sponsors and local service providers
Speaker - Greta Blythe of Women's View Nursing
Mother's Place (renown lactation consultant)
Maternity fashion show by Belly Elan
Grand prize draw
Ultimate Bag give away
Read more about our speakers
and their talk titles...
Our event has been put together by our enthusiastic and hard working Organizing Committee. Please show your support and visit their websites...
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Eric Cohen Eric is the local representative for Viacord North Carolina. ViaCord is a recognized leader in cord blood research. They actively pioneer new and potentially lifesaving uses for cord blood stem cells. Eric is a fun loving trendy Dad committed to educating parents so that they can make informed decisions about the future health of their children. |
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Mary Lucas - Owner Mary Lucas, owner of The Prenatal Picture, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in North Carolina and is a member of the Society of Diagnostic Sonographers. The Prenatal Picture uses cutting-edge ultrasound technology to bring images of your unborn baby to life, using the same safe ultrasonic sound waves as used in your doctor's office. Mary, a mother to two, has an up beat and friendly disposition that provides a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for when you see your baby for the first time. |
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Nidhie Dhiman - Owner Nidhie's motto is... ''because having a baby doesn't mean loosing your style!''. Nidhie provides a stylish boutique in the Promenade on Providence mall with a beautiful selection of trendy maternity clothing, diaper bags, jewelry and more. Nidhie is the ultimate nurturer with a warm and caring demeanor, she makes everyone feel special. She just loves children and offers willing baby-sitting arms while you try on her wares! |
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Mimika Cooney - Owner & Photographic Artist Mimika is an internationally award winning photographic artist originally from South Africa. Formally trained in Britain, Mimika's work has often been described as ''beautiful''. Her relaxed demeanor and effervescent personality makes for an enjoyable photographic experience that transcends into your irresistible memories. It's a mother's eye that influences her work as a mother of two herself, Mimika understands the importance of capturing your maternal glow with heartfelt emotion, sensitivity and artistry. |
