Welcome Your Baby With a Little Help from Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Welcome to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (formerly Saint Barnabas Medical Center)! The birth of a baby is one of life’s precious moments. At Cooperman Barnabas, our goal is to provide you and your family with an exceptional hospital experience in a nurturing, comfortable environment.
Our Obstetrical Service is one of the largest in Northern New Jersey. Our highly trained physicians and the dedication and excellence of our nursing and support staff, combined with sophisticated technology, allow us to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. As a high-risk obstetrical referral service, the department offers all the facilities necessary for the care of both mother and baby.
Our comprehensive Pediatrics Department includes state-of-the-art Shyan Sun, M.D. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for babies requiring intensive care due to prematurity or other medical or surgical procedures. Our Women’s Health Education Department includes a wide range of parent education programs to support you before and after your baby arrives.
Classes and Support Groups
For expecting and new moms, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center offers several classes and support groups. For the Childbirth, Cesarean or Grandparent classes, please complete a class registration form (PDF) and return as noted.
- Virtual and In-Person Childbirth Preparation/Newborn Care Class
- Virtual Cesarean Preparation/Newborn Care Class
- Virtual Grandparenting Class
- Virtual New Moms Circle
- Virtual Mommies Moods Group
- Virtual Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support Group
Visit our Childbirth Education page or call 973-322-5360 for more information.
Free Maternity Orientation and Tour
Delivering at CBMC? Our Woman’s Health Education Department hosts an informative tour to help you prepare for your special delivery. This hour-long group tour walks you through the arrival process, our newly-renovated Labor and Delivery suites, private post-partum rooms and more. In order to provide you with a personalized experience, class size is limited. Online reservations are required.
For more information about having a baby at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center please review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Prenatal Health Center
The Prenatal Health Center provides maternity care for normal and high-risk pregnancies. Prenatal care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, obstetrical residents, nurses, nutritionists and social workers.
Services include the following:
- Nutritional and social service counseling
- Prenatal education
- Prepared childbirth
- Breastfeeding
- Infant care classes
Level II ultrasound and lab testing facilities are available for routine and high-risk pregnancies. The WIC (Women/Infants/Children) Nutrition Supplementary Program is also available.
Having your Baby at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Registration and Admission Information
- Arrival Information
- Labor and Delivery
- Family-Centered Care Unit (Post-partum)
- Discharge and Support Group Information
For additional information visit NJ Parent Link, the State of New Jersey's Early Childhood, Parenting and Professional Resource Center.
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is proud to be recognized nationally as a U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, and on Newsweek’s 2024 and 2023 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals – a further reflection of our team’s dedication to providing safe, respectful and consistently excellent care for every mother who entrusts us with the delivery and care of their babies.
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