Childbirth Prep Classes
Welcome to First Moments Maternity Services
During this exciting and magical time, there’s so much to do and think about. That’s why it’s never too early to start childbirth education classes. We know how busy you are, so our classes are held frequently at Community Medical Center in Toms River and at convenient locations throughout Ocean County. All classes are taught by certified childbirth educators. Join us!
- Prepared Childbirth Series
- Infant Care Class
- Childbirth Refresher
- Breastfeeding Services
- Guided Tours
For further information, please call 732-557-8034 or email: cmcchildbirth@rwjbh.org
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Download the Childbirth Education Flyer (In Spanish)
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Childbirth Series
Preparation is the key to a rewarding pregnancy, delivery and transition to home and parenting. Our comprehensive childbirth series includes everything you need to know about nutrition, labor and delivery and newborn care.
Preparing for your Newborn
There's so much to learn about caring for your new baby! This class covers some basics. You'll learn about feeding options, bathing, infant safety, the importance of immunizations, well-being care and more! We'll also cover making a smooth transition from hospital to home.
Prepared Childbirth Series
This series covers everything you need to learn about the process of labor, birth and delivery, and postpartum. You’ll learn to master relaxation techniques and breathing methods to help you progress through each stage of labor and birth.
Childbirth Refresher
Need to brush up on relaxation techniques and breathing methods? Then this is the class for you. In one session you’ll learn the latest methods, as well as the various ways that a baby will affect your family.
Infant Care Class
There’s so much to learn about caring for your new baby! This class
covers the basics about feeding options, bathing, infant safety, the importance
of immunizations,well-baby care and more! We’ll also
cover making a smooth transition from hospital to home. A pediatrician
is available to answer any questions you may have.
Breastfeeding Services
Learn the benefits of breastfeeding to you and your baby, the importance of good nutrition, initiating breastfeeding, techniques and positions, problem solving and day-to-day management.