Recent Posts in Maternity Care

Aug 27, 2024 - In Maternity Care The Pressures of Breastfeeding: Why It May Not Be the Best Option for Some Moms

Breastfeeding is often hailed as the gold standard for infant nutrition, with numerous health organizations recommending it as the ideal way to nourish newborns. The benefits, such as providing essential nutrients, strengthening the immune system, ...

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Aug 27, 2024 - In Maternity Care What to Expect When Breastfeeding: A Comprehensive Guide

Motherhood brings a multitude of unexpected challenges, regardless of the stage of life one’s child is in. First-time moms find themselves learning something new every day, which can be exciting and rewarding but can also often feel overwhelming. Among the ...

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Jul 16, 2024 - In Maternity Care Stigma-Free Support for Moms

A new program helps pregnant women with substance use disorders get the care they need. It’s a common scenario: A woman is pregnant but also has a substance use disorder that makes it difficult for her to quit using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other ...

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May 31, 2024 - In Maternity Care Two RWJBarnabas Health Hospitals Make Newsweek’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals List

West Orange, NJ, May 31, 2023 - Two RWJBarnabas Health facilities, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston and Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) in Long Branch, were named to Newsweek’s 2024 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. This ...

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May 31, 2024 - In Maternity Care Two RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Nationally Recognized as Best Maternity Care Hospitals by Newsweek

Monmouth Medical Center has been recognized for a third consecutive year as a Newsweek Best Maternity Care Hospital. West Orange, NJ, May 31, 2023 - Two RWJBarnabas Health facilities, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston and Monmouth ...

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Apr 10, 2024 - In Maternity Care RWJBarnabas Health Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week 2024

From April 11 – 17, System Will Host Educational Events Raising Awareness for Black Maternal Health West Orange, NJ, April 10, 2024 – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, is committed to the health and ...

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Apr 5, 2024 - In Maternity Care Jersey City Medical Center and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week with a Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair

In support of new and expecting mothers, donations of new, gently used baby items may be donated. Jersey City, NJ – Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17, 2024, and in support of Hudson County's Black Mothers, Jersey City Medical Center and the Rho ...

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Mar 18, 2024 - In Maternity Care Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Welcomes Three Lucky 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Babies

L to R: The Labor and Delivery team at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey welcomed lucky St. Patrick’s Day Babies Christiana Mia, born 3:18 am with mom Leonide Joseph, Khaylex at 4:17am with mom Karmen Garcia; and Kylie ...

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Mar 14, 2024 - In Maternity Care Girl Scouts Celebrate Next Generation at Community Medical Center

When you think of gifts for a baby, what comes to mind? Toys, onesies, blankets? How about Girl Scout cookies? When new parents Robert and Destinee welcomed their daughter Harper at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ, on March 12, they became part ...

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