Stork's Nest

South Arlington
United Methodist Church
790 South Arlington Street
Akron, OH 44306-2456

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Stork's Nest

What is the Stork's Nest?

The Stork's Nest is a nationwide prenatal and parenting education program created by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. In 1972, Zeta combined their strengths in community service with the March of Dimes' strengths in preserving maternal and infant health to further enhance the program. The goal of the program is to encourage women to seek prenatal care within the first trimester of pregnancy, thereby decreasing the risk of birth defects and infant mortality. The Akron Stork's Nest was founded in 1997 by a member of the local Zeta. She worked with the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the March of Dimes, Saint Paul's A.M.E. Church, Akron Children's Hospital and many other cooperating, local community agencies. The program's newest partner is the South Arlington United Methodist Church where the program currently resides.

The program has three major objectives:

To provide prenatal education and incentives (free baby clothes, extra points, etc.) to low income pregnant women (although the Akron chapter opens its doors to the entire community);
To motivate women to get early, regular prenatal care through earned incentives;
and to educate women and families on proper care during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and newborn care.

Akron, Ohio Schedule:

In Akron, classes are held in the South Arlington United Methodist Church, located at 790 S. Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio 44306, on the third Saturday of every month at 11:00 a.m. (except for the months of July and December). Doors open at 10:45 a.m. and clients are served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Curriculum:

Courses are subject to change and are tentatively scheduled as follows:

January The March of Dimes Resource Center
February Keeping yourself healthy
March Eating for two
April The No's of Pregnancy
May Warning Signs: What to watch for
June Men have babies, too
July CLOSED - SUMMER BREAK
August The Big Day
September Caring for your baby
October Breastfeeding
November Immunizations
December CLOSED - HOLIDAY BREAK