Methodist Healthcare
October 14, 2010

All proceeds will benefit local March of Dimes

A special event for expectant moms will be held Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., San Antonio. Mommy’s Night Out is sponsored by Consultants in Women’s Health and Methodist Stone Oak Hospital with proceeds benefiting the March of Dimes. Mommy’s Night Out will offer San Antonio moms-to-be an opportunity to learn more about prenatal services, pamper themselves and plan for the day their baby is born.

“We are honored to be part of this celebration of motherhood while benefiting a good cause,” stated Michael Troy, MD and vice president of Institute For Women’s Health, a Division of Consultants in Women’s Health. “Mommy’s Night Out will hopefully be an annual event that San Antonio mothers look forward to every year.”

Chic Mama Maternity, a retail clothing store in the Stone Oak area, will host a maternity fashion show and display the latest trends. Childbirth educators from the March of Dimes, Consultants in Women’s Health and Methodist Stone Oak Hospital will be available to answer questions about pregnancy and present need-to-know sessions about the following:

  • Prenatal care
  • What to expect during pregnancy
  • Postpartum depression
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Infant car seat safety

Mothers-to-be will also have an opportunity to shop at the exclusive vendor fair with items ranging from jewelry to pampering essentials.

“We wanted an entertaining and educational event exclusively for mothers in the San Antonio area,” stated Dean Alexander, CEO of Methodist Stone Oak Hospital. “Expectant mothers will gain a better understanding of healthy pregnancy and the obstetrical services available to them at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital.”

About Consultants in Women’s Health

Founded in April 2009, Consultants in Women’s Health is San Antonio’s largest OB/GYN and Fertility practice. Clinically, the practice includes 38 physicians at 12 locations throughout San Antonio. For more information, please visit www.ifwh.com

About Methodist Stone Oak Hospital

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital is one of eight acute care hospitals in the Methodist Healthcare System. The hospital brings together high-tech health care and high-touch compassion to the residents of North Central San Antonio. Known for its specialty in minimally invasive procedures, the hospital houses a wide-range of services including: emergency medicine; neurosurgery; heart services and women’s services. In its first year, the hospital delivered over 400 new babies into the world; it is now expanding the mother/baby area and maternity support areas of the hospital. For more information, log onto www.StoneOakHealth.com.

About March of Dimes

March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. We’re dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For more information, please visit www.marchofdimes.com