Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN, is hosting its 5th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public for moms-to-be and community members interested in pregnancy, fertility services, and family care.
Guests will have an opportunity to meet Mahaska Health OB, Labor & Delivery and GYN Co- Medical Directors Dr. Taylar Swartz Summers and Dr. Garth Summers, as well as new Certified Midwives, Katie Bowling, and Scotlan Peterson. They will also be able to meet Pediatric
specialist, Dr. Holly Van de Voort, Family Medicine and OB Physicians, and the Maternity & Labor and Delivery Care Team.
Guests will be able to receive tours of Mahaska Health’s state-of-the-art Labor & Delivery Center, expert advice for pediatric care, lactation consultations, blood pressure assessments, dietitian-provided education with Q&A, introduction to Mahaska Health’s professional newborn
photographer, refreshments, giveaways, and more.
“The Baby Fair is a wonderful opportunity for patients to become more familiar with all of the amazing services we offer for our growing families,” shared Dr. Taylar Swartz Summers, OB, Labor & Delivery and GYN Co-Medical Director. “They are able to meet providers and tour
Labor & Delivery, so they feel more confident and comfortable when it comes time to bring their little one to the world. There is a plethora of educational information for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum cares so no matter where they are in their journey, there is
something for everyone.”
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. To learn more or sign up for the event, visit mahaskahealth.org/baby-fair. To schedule an appointment with Mahaska Health OB-GYN or Family Medicine services, call 641.672.3360.
