The importance of prenatal and newborn health care is a topic that was identified as important to Union County residents.  A group of community partners were gathered to discuss issues and develop a program that would address these issues.

In response to the above issues, Union County held its 14^th annual World’s Greatest Baby Shower on June 6, 2019. The baby shower was a free educational, informative and interactive program for expectant mothers and guests. The program covered such topics as infant dental health, breastfeeding, and the Mommy Survival Guide. The “Ask a Doc” session allowed participants to ask questions to local doctors. In addition to expert advice there were opportunities to win valuable and useful door prizes. A light meal was served to the participants.

The Baby Shower was open to all of Union County’s expectant mothers. Twenty-one expectant mothers ranging in age from 15-40 attended with guests. 21 participants took advantage of the 15 exhibitor booths. Car seat checks were provided by the Morganfield Police Department for mothers as well. Each of the “Mom’s to be” received a door prize and products totaling an average of $100.00 each as a result of donations from vendors and event sponsors.

The educational baby shower was sponsored by Henderson County Methodist Hospital (donated over $700 of baby gear), KY ASAP, Morganfield Police Department, River View Coal, Union County Schools, Union County Family Resource Center, Union County Homemakers, Community Education, and the Union County Extension Service.

The exit evaluations showed that 100% of the participants learned something new and indicated useful information was given. Community partners were contacted for feedback and were complimentary and satisfied with the over-all success of the baby shower.