Northside Hospital Presents Guide for Moms and Moms to Be - On Newstands Now!

(ATLANTA, GA)  MAY 5, 2009 – A mom hears her baby’s heartbeat for the very first time. The sonogram reveals the tiniest fingers and toes...a new world unfolds. Whether having a boy or girl, every mom – and dad just wants a healthy baby. That’s why the March of Dimes and Atlanta magazine celebrate this Mother’s Day with a special eight-page issue of Mommy & Me, a monthly feature in Atlanta magazine created just for moms and moms-to-be.

For decades, the March of Dimes has championed the cause of healthy babies, funding Nobel® Prize-winning research; promoting folic acid awareness; advocating for lifesaving newborn screenings and now seeking solutions to why babies are born too soon, too small. 

 “The March of Dimes is moms’ biggest fan and babies’ staunchest advocate,” says Gannon Gingrey Manning, chairman of the Board, March of Dimes Georgia Chapter. “We are pleased to partner with Atlanta magazine and presenting sponsor, Northside Hospital to offer Mommy & Me as a valuable resource for Atlanta women. Whether online, in print or on podcasts, we hope moms will turn to us for reliable information on all their preconception, pregnancy and baby health questions and needs.”

In May’s Atlanta magazine, the Mommy& Me guide draws upon the insights and advice some of Atlanta’s top moms who offer candid perspectives in navigating the high ranking role of Mom-in-Chief. In a single bound, these dynamic women are leaping through the joys and challenges of motherhood and sharing their strategies along the way. The Mommy & Me panelists included:
# Vicki Stern Brown, CEO, Promom Couture. T-shirts that celebrate motherhood with style. 
# Kristin Cowart, owner, KCPR – an Atlanta based lifestyle public relations firm
# Danielle Knox, weekend anchor for CBS Atlanta Weekend News and co-host of The Balancing Act – a Lifetime Television Show
# Denene Millner, 15 time author, mom blogger of MyBrownBaby.blogspot.com dedicated to lifting the voices of African-American moms looking for advice and support. She also pens a column for Parenting magazine.
# Kelly Purdom, manager, Bellini Baby and Teen Furniture – European designed boutique with furniture that grows with your child.
# Zuaquis Ross, author, We Are Expecting! A Keepsake Poetry and Prayer Book
# Cindy Simmons, Morning Show Host, Star 94’s Cindy & Ray Show
# Dana Stein, owner, Precious Cargo – a baby, kids, teens furniture and accessories store in Vinings/Smyrna                                                            

With spring in full bloom, Mommy & Me also spotlights the panelists’ top picks for family exploration; mommy must haves and asks the question, Is Organic Food Really Better for Your Baby? Future monthly columns will feature:  Developmental Milestones for Baby, Oral Health and Pregnancy, Financial Planning for Baby, Protecting Baby During Flu Season.

“Atlanta magazine is proud to present the Mommy & Me section again this year. As a partner of the March of Dimes, the magazine supports their efforts to help mothers—and fathers—have and raise healthy babies, from educating our readers on issues like prenatal health and newborn care to promoting important events like Dining Out,” says Sean McGinnis, publisher, Atlanta magazine.

Presenting sponsor of Mommy & Me is Northside Hospital, Atlanta’s leading hospital for maternity and newborn services.

“18,000 babies are born at Northside Hospital each year - more than any other hospital in the country.  The March of Dimes and Northside Hospital naturally celebrate the wonder of all babies and are pleased to use Mommy & Me as a tool to help families make informed decisions that hopefully lead to stronger, healthier babies.” says Russ Davis, Northside Hospital director of marketing and public relations.

To suggest topics for the Mommy & Me section or to advertise, contact, Laura Johnson at
404-350-9800.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com/georgia or nacersano.org.

Since 1961, Atlanta magazine has served as the authority on Atlanta, providing its 135,000 monthly readers with a mix of long-form nonfiction, lively lifestyle coverage, in-depth service journalism, and literary essays, columns, and profiles. Staff and contributing writers have included such diverse voices as Pat Conroy, Anne Rivers Siddons, Tom Junod, Terry Kay, Pearl Cleage, and Roy Blount Jr.
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