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!

For the calendar of upcoming offerings click here, otherwise use the links below for class descriptions

Healthy Beginnings Prepared Childbirth Series Infant Care Class Childbirth Refresher Prepared Brothers and Sisters Breastfeeding Services Grandparents Class Guided Tours Registration

For further information, please call 732-557-8034 or 
email: CMCChildbirth@sbhcs.com

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.

Healthy Beginnings:

This class will cover the importance of good nutrition, the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, fetal growth and development, feeding options and even exercises to keep you in shape! There’s no better beginning than a healthy one, so register as soon as you know you are pregnant.

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.

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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.

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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.

Prepared Brothers and Sisters

A new baby can bring wonderful changes for big brothers and sisters. In this class, siblings will discover that they are even more special to the family after a baby comes along. This class will promote family bonding and decrease sibling rivalry. A tour will help decrease anxiety about “Where’s Mommy?”

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.

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Grandparents Class

Times have changed! This class provides grandparents with an overview of pregnancy today, trends and changes in infant care, and infant safety tips. Learn how to help your children with their new baby. You’ll also take a guided tour of Community Medical Center’s First Moments Maternity Services Unit.