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Feb 5, 2025 Behind the Scenes: How Simulation Training is Transforming Maternal Care at RWJBarnabas Health Maternity Care

West Orange, NJ, February 3, 2025 – RWJBarnabas Health is leading the charge in advancing maternal care through simulation-based training programs. With a focus on enhancing outcomes for mothers and infants, these innovative exercises prepare healthcare ...

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Jan 28, 2025 Breaking Barriers: Supporting Pregnant Moms Facing Substance Use Disorders Maternity Care

January 28, 2025 – Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but for some women, it also brings the challenge of overcoming a substance use disorder. Substance use and substance use disorders during pregnancy are linked to obstetric and neonatal complications, ...

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Jan 23, 2025 Simple Question Tweaks to Support New Moms in the Post-Partum Period Maternity Care

Instead of “How are you?” Try “Are you getting enough sleep?”, “What are you feeling like this morning/afternoon/evening?” A simple “how are you” often leads to the automatic answer of “I’m fine.” Unfortunately, we know that many new moms are not fine ...

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Jan 23, 2025 Marking Maternal Health Awareness Day by Kicking-off Safe Sleep for Babies Campaign Maternity Care

Newborn from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset wearing a safe sleep baby bodysuit. To mark Maternal Health Awareness Day, RWJBarnabas Health has kicked-off a campaign with the support of Kimberly-Clark U.S. Huggies® Brand on January 23 rd to ...

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Jan 21, 2025 Your Journey to Motherhood: Navigating Pregnancy with Confidence Maternity Care

January 21, 2025 – Pregnancy is an incredible journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and a whirlwind of changes. From the moment you discover you're expecting to the day you hold your baby for the first time, each step is vital for both you and your ...

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Jan 7, 2025 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Introduces a Free Mom & Baby Nursing Support Group Maternity Care

Lakewood, NJ – Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus will host a free, in-person new Mom & Baby Nursing Support Group for moms and their infants living in Lakewood and the surrounding towns. The first group will meet on January 14 th at 11:30 a.m. to ...

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Dec 10, 2024 Six RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 – 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care Maternity Care

West Orange, NJ, December 10, 2024 – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has recognized six RWJBarnabas Health facilities among the 2024 – 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The prestigious list ...

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

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 What to Expect When Breastfeeding: A Comprehensive Guide Maternity Care

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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