Recent Posts in Maternity Care

Jul 25, 2025 - In Maternity Care New Parents of Quadruplets, 3 Boys and 1 Girl, Share Sweet Inspiration Behind Their Names

In this story, New Parents of Quadruplets Share Sweet Inspiration Behind Their Names, written by People, Aja Kennon and Emmanuel Volmar share their experience welcoming natural quadruplets, three boys and one girl, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center ...

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Jun 16, 2025 - In Maternity Care Navigating Women's Health Changes Through the Decades

June 16, 2025 – To quote Coco Chanel: “Women have always been the strong ones of the world.” Despite being the strongest, it’s equally important that women know how their health changes over time and how to take care of their bodies — no matter what stage ...

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May 22, 2025 - In Maternity Care Pregnancy and Your Heart

Natural bodily changes can boost cardiac risks. Here’s what to do about it. Kimberly Skelding, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI During pregnancy, it’s natural and important to focus on your baby’s health, but it’s just as important to focus on your own health. ...

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

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 - In Maternity Care Breaking Barriers: Supporting Pregnant Moms Facing Substance Use Disorders

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 - In Maternity Care Simple Question Tweaks to Support New Moms in the Post-Partum Period

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 - In Maternity Care Marking Maternal Health Awareness Day by Kicking-off Safe Sleep for Babies Campaign

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 - In Maternity Care Your Journey to Motherhood: Navigating Pregnancy with Confidence

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 - In Maternity Care Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Introduces a Free Mom & Baby Nursing Support Group

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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