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Expecting a baby is an exciting time affecting the lives
of the prospective parents, other children, family
members and friends. At Monmouth Medical Center,
The Department of Community Health Education offers
a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of
parents-to-be and those who care about them.
Please register during your first trimester of pregnancy by calling 732-923-6990 to assure your choice of classes.
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Because babies don’t come with directions, Monmouth
Medical Center holds Baby Fairs, featuring health care
professionals from The Eisenberg Family Center, who
answer questions from parents-to-be and those
considering starting a family. Information on nutrition,
living a healthy lifestyle, medications, alcohol and
smoking, avoiding workplace hazards, folic acid,
prenatal testing, fetal growth and development,
childbirth classes and choices in maternity care is
available. Tours of The Eisenberg Family Center
and nursery are given. Refreshments will be served,
and there will be free gifts.
Free.
(Children under 14 not permitted.)
One Sunday afternoon or two weekday evenings.
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Tours of The Eisenberg Family Center are conducted monthly.
A childbirth educator will accompany you and answer
your questions. To register for a free tour of the Eisenberg Family Center, please call 1.888.724.7123, option #4.
Free.
(Children under 14 not permitted.)
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Breastfeeding offers many health benefits to babies
and their mothers. Designed to build confidence in
expectant mothers, this program focuses on the process
and techniques of breastfeeding including getting
started, building your milk supply, pumping and storing
milk, and combining working and breastfeeding.
Expectant fathers are invited, too.
Fee: $50.
One Thursday evening or one Saturday morning.
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This five-session program prepares each expectant
mother and her support person for the birth experience.
Topics include body changes during pregnancy, labor
and birth and anesthesia options. A strong emphasis
is placed on relaxation techniques, Lamaze breathing
techniques, comfort measures and labor support. A tour of The Eisenberg Family Center is included.
Fee: $125.
Five Tuesday evenings.
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This class is geared for those with busy lifestyles or
fluctuating schedules who are unable to commit to a
five-week series. The program will focus on what to
expect during labor and birth, anesthesia choices,
relaxation, Lamaze breathing techniques and coping
strategies. A childbirth film is shown. The day is busy
and intense, and advance reading is required. For the highly motivated. A tour of The Eisenberg Family Center is included.
Fee: $179.
Breakfast and lunch included. One Sunday.
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Featuring the same program content as One-Day
program (see above), this course is presented in
a two-session format. A tour of The Eisenberg Family Center is included.
Fee: $150.
Continental breakfast is included both days. Two Saturday mornings.
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This prenatal education course is designed for those
expecting twins, triplets or more and should be
attended early in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Topics to be discussed include nutrition, labor and
delivery, anesthesia options, Cesarean section,
relaxation techniques, risks and complications of
multiple pregnancy, recovery and caring for multiples.
Includes a tour of the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian
Foundation Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A tour of The Eisenberg Family Center is included. This class is taught by a certified childbirth educator who is also a mother of multiples.
Fee: $150.
Continental breakfast is included both days. Two Sunday mornings.
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This program provides an update and refresher for
those who have previously participated in childbirth
preparation classes. This is an opportunity to review and
practice prepared childbirth techniques and relaxation
skills, and discuss the newest aspects of obstetrics. It will
also prepare expectant parents who are planning for a
vaginal birth after a Cesarean section (VBAC).
Fee: $40.
One Wednesday evening.
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This program will prepare expectant parents to
share in the birth of their baby by Cesarean section.
Discussion centers on what to expect physically and
emotionally, and all aspects of delivery.
Fee: $40.
One Wednesday evening.
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During this two-session program for expectant parents,
the focus is on care of the new baby, including bathing,
dressing, feeding, infant growth and development,
safety, decisions about returning to work and other
adjustments to life with baby for the new parents.
Fee:
$80.
Two Saturday afternoons or two Thursday
evenings.
This class is designed especially for preschool-age
children preparing for the birth of a sibling. Included
in this class are a discussion about babies and a movie
about becoming a big brother or sister. The children,
accompanied by their parents, will have a look into
the nursery windows.
Fee: $40.
One Saturday morning.
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Grandparents-to-be may feel that prenatal care,
preparation for childbirth and child care practices have
changed dramatically since they were new parents.
During this program, grandparents have the opportunity
to meet with a prenatal educator and discuss current
trends in childbirth and infant care so that they can help
support their own children as they become parents.
A tour of The Eisenberg Family Center also will be given.
Fee: $30 per
participant, $40 per couple.
One Monday evening. Gift certificates available.
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Are you planning to adopt? We’d like to help you
prepare for your child’s arrival. Classes include
information on infant care, feeding and formula
preparation, baby equipment, safety and child
growth and development during the first year of life.
Fee: $175 per couple.
Two sessions.
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Now that you have your baby, join with other new
mothers to talk about what you’re experiencing.
Group discussions will be led by a registered nurse.
Topics will include adjustments to parenthood, feeding
your baby, infant massage, learning from your baby
and soothing an infant. There will be time for
information sharing and questions. Newborns to
6 months of age and fathers are welcome too.
Free
No older children please. One morning each week.
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Helping parents have “The Happiest Baby on the
Block” is the goal of a special program that strives to
help participants learn an extraordinary approach to
keeping babies happy in this unique, innovative class.
New parents will learn step-by-step how to help baby
sleep better and how to soothe even the fussiest baby
in minutes. The class is based on the highly effective
approach to babies pioneered by pediatrician Harvey
Karp, M.D., in his best-selling book and DVD that helps
parents turn on their baby’s “calming reflex” to quickly
help fussy babies be calm, calm babies be serene, and
all babies sleep an extra 1-3 hours at night.
Fee: $40. (Includes the Happiest Baby on the Block DVD
and Super-Soothing Sleep Sounds CD –
a $40 retail value.)
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This four-week program presents information on the
theory of infant massage, bonding benefits and ways
to vary massage techniques as your baby grows. With
the guidance of a massage instructor, you will practice
massage techniques to help your baby relax. Massage book and oil will be provided.
Fee: $80.
Four morning sessions.
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Using the nationally known S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training
for Effective Parenting) approach to developing
parenting skills, this five-session program focuses on
helping parents gain a better understanding of the needs
and behaviors of young children from infancy to age 6.
It addresses such topics as communication, encouraging
cooperation, effective discipline, and nurturing the social
and emotional development of children — all of which
can help build healthy family relationships for a lifetime.
Fee: $75 per person; $100 per couple.
Five Sessions. Private classes are also available. Call for fee.
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Come Join the only Moms of Multiples Support Group in this area. Led by a registered nurse - and a mom of multiples herself - with topics including juggling more than one baby, feeding (breast or bottle) multiple babies, sleep patterns and behaviors, how to leave the house and relationship changes that occur with the birth of more than one baby.
Come and talk to other moms who are going through exactly what you are going through.
This support group employs a self-help model and is not intended to replace treatment by a health professional.
Free
Meets the Third Wednesday 11am - 12:30pm
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Summary
of Program Fees |
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Baby Fair |
FREE |
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Moms of Multiples Support Group |
FREE |
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Eisenberg Family Center Tours |
FREE |
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Breastfeeding Today |
$50 |
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Preparation for Childbirth (five
sessions) |
$125 |
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One-Day Preparation for Childbirth |
$179 |
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Two-Day Preparation for Childbirth |
$150 |
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Two-Day Marvelous Multiples |
$150 |
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Childbirth Update/VBAC |
$40 |
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Cesarean Birth Education |
$40 |
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Baby Cares Basics |
$80 |
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Make Room for Baby (Ages 2 and up) |
$40 |
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Grandparents Program (per person) |
$30 |
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(per couple) |
$40 |
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Adoptive Parenting (per couple) |
$175 |
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Mother-to-Mother Support Group |
FREE |
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Happiest Baby on the Block |
$40 |
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Infant Massage |
$80 |
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S.T.E.P. (per person) |
$75 |
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(per couple) |
$100 |
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Moms of Multiple Support Group |
FREE |
Payment is due three weeks prior to class
All prices include a non-refundable $30
registration fee.
“No-Shows” will pay full program fee. No rescheduling will be provided.
Registration is
required for all programs.
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For additional information on any of these programs,
call The Community Health Education Department at 732-923-6990.
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