Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village

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Location: Charles Black Community Center. 3419 W Washington St, South Bend, IN

Flyer for Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village event at the Charles Black Community Center. The event offers free services, food, and giveaways for families. Photos show families participating in activities.  Contact popupvil@nd.edu with questions.

Join us for this unique event that caters to the needs of Moms, Dads, and Families.

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See our list of services and class schedule!

The Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village is designed to be a trusted and convenient "one-stop shop" for mothers and their families, providing access to care, resources, and support addressing various health needs during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The goal is to address physical health, social drivers of health, well-being, and mental health in a single accessible location.

The Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village will foster a positive and energetic atmosphere that builds relationships and social support among community organizations and families. Join us as we host this event to provide women and their families the much-needed support during and after pregnancy.
 

Services Available at Pop Up Village:

Family Wellness, Fitness & Fun

Location: Flex Room

  • Fitness Class
  • Library cards
  • Library information
  • Talk with Your Baby
  • Family activity station

Healthy Minds

Location: Community Room

  • Screenings, resources for pregnant women, and healthy relationships
  • Mental health screenings and referrals
  • Peer support
  • Yoga

Your Healthcare Connections

Location: Gym

  • Blood pressure checks
  • Vaccinations
  • Talk with a doctor
  • STI testing

Pregnancy & Family Health Education

Location: Community Room

  • Breastfeeding Support
  • Flange sizing
  • Stages of Labor & Self Advocacy
  • Safe Sleep
  • Tobacco Cessation

Community Connections & Resources

Location: Gym

  • Find local resources
  • Sign up for:
    • Interview clothes and job search tips
    • Early childhood play sessions
    • Free personal nurse for first-time pregnant moms
    • Home visits
    • Kindergarten readiness
    • Support and education
  • B.A.B.E. store: limited free items

Health Insurance Assistance

Location: Gym

  • Insurance enrollment
  • New or replacement Medicaid cards
  • Finding available advanced benefits
  • Help with online member portals
  • Help with finding a provider

 

Class Schedule

Time

Topic

Location

10:10 - 10:30

Grief and Loss in the Perinatal Period

Flex Room

10:30 - 10:40

Breastfeeding 101

Flex Room

10:40 - 10:55

Talk With Your Baby

Flex Room

11:00 - 11:15

Substance Use Disorder During Pregnancy & Postpartum

Flex Room

11:15 - 11:30

Stages of Labor & Self Advocacy

Flex Room

11:30 - 11:50

Fitness Class

Flex Room

11:55 - 12:15

Storytime

Flex Room

12:15 - 12:35

Basics of Perinatal Mood Disorders

Flex Room

12:35 - 12:45

Tobacco Cessation Class

Flex Room

12:45 - 12:55

RAFFLE

The Cube

Don’t miss out on family fun, access to services and resources, and much more! 
For more information, please contact popupvil@nd.edu