West Chester, Pa (March 21, 2025) – Expectant mothers and families with babies and young children are invited to join state Senator Carolyn Comitta and the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County (MCHC) for their second annual Community Baby Shower on Friday, April 11 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville.
The free event will help connect children, parents, and guardians with over 25 community organizations and the resources available to Chester County families.
“As a mother and grandmother, I know that navigating the challenges of parenthood is not always easy. Thankfully, our region is home to many community partners dedicated to supporting families and ensuring healthy, successful outcomes for children and parents,” said Comitta. “I encourage all expecting mothers, parents of young children, or those thinking about starting a family to join us.”
The event will feature free activities for children and raffle prizes, as well as the distribution of free diapers and other baby supplies collected by the Maternal and Child Health Consortium.
“Maternal and Child Health Consortium (MCHC) is proud to partner with Senator Comitta’s office to host the second annual Community Baby Shower, reinforcing our commitment to supporting families in Chester County. For over 33 years, MCHC has connected parents with vital resources to help them start healthy, stay healthy, and succeed in school,” said Milena Lanz, Executive Director of MCHC.
“Recognizing the disparities in maternal and infant health in our county, we are expanding our home visiting services countywide to include a new Doula Initiative. Research shows that doula support improves birth outcomes, reduces complications, and strengthens maternal well-being. Through this initiative as part of our Family Center program, we aim to ensure that every mother and baby in our community has access to the care and advocacy they deserve,” she added.
The event coincides with the start of Black Maternal Health Week, a national week of action to raise awareness and work to address the health disparities faced by pregnant women and mothers in communities of color.
Comitta, who serves on the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus and the Black Maternal Health Caucus, remains a strong supporter of protecting and investing in maternal health, reproductive health, and the overall health, well-being, and growth of children and young people in the Commonwealth.
In the Senate, she worked to expand Medicare coverage for mothers to one year postpartum, helped pass legislation to extend coverage to doula services, voted for a new law to help moms with postpartum depression, secured state funding for MCHC’s doula program, supports efforts to modernize regulations governing midwives, and remains dedicated to ending racial disparities in maternal healthcare.
The Gordon Early Literacy Center is located at 351 Kersey Street, directly across from Ash Park in Coatesville.
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