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Dec 18, 2025 RWJBarnabas Health Invests $2 Million to Launch The Bridge Project in NJ, Deliver Direct Cash Assistance to Low-Income Mothers Maternity Care

Pictured at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark – one of the cities eligible for participation in The Bridge Project – are: Khalid Sawaged, DO, FACOG, Chairman, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; Balpreet Grewal-Virk, ...

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Dec 9, 2025 Seven RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Earn National Recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care Maternity Care

West Orange, N.J, (December 9, 2025) – This year, yet another RWJBarnabas Health maternity hospital has been added to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care - marking seven added to the ranks of High Performing. U.S. News ...

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

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 Pregnancy and Your Heart Maternity Care

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 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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