If you are currently expecting–or are planning to start a family–mark your calendar to attend the 19th Annual Mercy Stork Affair!
Saturday, Sept. 18
9 am-1 pm
East Tower Conference Center
Mercy Medical Center—Des Moines
1111 Sixth Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
Dream Nursery Giveaway
Register to win a dream nursery valued at more than $2,000 – sponsored by Suite Dreams!
Car Seat Safety Check
Have your car seat inspected by an expert
9 a.m. – noon
West Ramp (5th St. and Laurel St.)
Open House
Tour the Women & Infants’ Center and meet our staff
Exhibitor Hall
See and shop the latest and greatest products for mom and baby. Stop by the Moms Like Me booth to pick up a note care to jot down words of encouragement or a fun memory to give to the new or expecting mom!
Educational Expo
Learn from knowledgeable speakers, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Click here to find a complete schedule of events. Event admission is free.
Q. Do I need to contact a physician each time my child has a fever?
A:Knowing how to recognize when your child is sick and needs medical attention is important, both to get your child help when he needs it and to prevent unnecessary visits to the doctor or emergency room.
Most fevers can be managed safely at home using acetaminophen or ibuprofen. However, it is important to keep in mind that a fever is not the only sign of a serious illness. Whether or not your child has a fever, if he is very irritable, confused, lethargic (doesn't easily wake up), has difficulty breathing, has a rapid and weak pulse, is refusing to eat or drink, is still ill-appearing even after a fever is brought down, has a severe headache, or if he has a fever and it is persistent for more than 24 to 48 hours, then you should call your pediatrician or seek medical attention immediately.
Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines has partnered with The Parent Review to provide information to parents during pregnancy until their child’s third birthday. The weekly e-mail newsletters provide tips, fun facts and resourceful health information for them and their baby. By enrolling, you have the opportunity to ask Mercy medical staff questions directly.
The Mercy Children’s Center provides pediatric services to children of all ages, including: pediatric clinics, dedicated emergency and trauma services, specialists, inpatient and intensive care units, neonatal intensive care, rehabilitation and behavioral health. For more information, contact the Mercy Children’s Center by calling 1-888-882-4122 or by visitingwww.mercydesmoines.org/childrenscenter.
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If you are currently expecting–or are planning to start a family–mark your calendar to attend the 19th Annual Mercy Stork Affair! 
