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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 to assure your choice of classes.
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Baby Fair
Because babies don’t come with directions,
Monmouth Medical Center holds Baby Fairs, featuring health care
professionals from The Lewis M. and Judith Ann 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, smoking, avoiding workplace hazards, folic
acid, prenatal testing, fetal growth and development, cord
blood banking for baby’s future, child birth classes,
and choices in maternity care is available. Tours of the 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 one weekday evening.
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The Lewis M. and
Judith Ann Eisenberg Family Center Tours
Tours of the family center are conducted monthly.
A Childbirth educator will accompany you and answer your questions.
Free.
(Children under 14 not permitted.)
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Breastfeeding
Today
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 breast-feeding
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.
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Preparation for
Childbirth
This five-session program prepares each expectant
mother and her support person
for the birth experience. Topics include body changes during pregnancy;
labor, birth, and anesthesia options; and planning and preparation
for baby, along with information on important choices for banking
cord blood for baby’s future, now available through Monmouth
Medical Center. A strong
emphasis is placed on relaxation techniques, Lamaze breathing techniques,
comfort measures and labor support. A tour of the family center
is included. Fee: $125.
Five Tuesday evenings.
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One-Day Preparation
for Childbirth
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 and offer new information on banking
cord blood for baby’s future through Monmouth Medical
Center. A childbirth film is shown and a tour of the family center
is included. The day is busy and intense. Advance reading required — for
the highly motivated.
Fee: $179. Breakfast and lunch included.
One Sunday.
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Two-Day Preparation
for Childbirth
Featuring the same program content as One-Day
program (see above), this course is presented in a two-session
format. Fee: $150. Continental breakfast is included both days.
Two Saturday mornings.
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Two-Day
Marvelous Multiples
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 birth pregnancies, and the value of banking
your babies’ cord blood through Monmouth Medical Center,
as well as recovery and caring
for multiples. One session
includes a tour of the Regional
Newborn Center (neonatal intensive care unit). Fee: $150.
Two Sunday mornings.
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Childbirth Update /
VBAC
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, discuss the newest
aspects of obstetrics, and learn about options now available at
Monmouth Medical Center for banking
your baby’s cord blood. It will also prepare expectant
parents who are planning for a vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC).
Fee: $40.
One Wednesday evening.
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Cesarean Birth
Education
This program will prepare expectant parents
to share in the birth of their baby by C-section. Discussion centers
on what to expect physically and emotionally, all aspects of delivery,
and new options in banking
your baby’s cord blood through Monmouth Medical Center.
Fee: $40.
One Wednesday evening.
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Baby Cares
Basics
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; the benefits of,
and your options for, banking
baby’s cord blood; safety; decisions about returning to
work; and other adjustments to life with baby for new parents. Fee:
$80.
Two Saturday afternoons or two Thursday
evenings.
Prenatal Rhythmic
Exercise Program
This five-week, 10-session program of exercise
designed for the pregnant woman is geared to each individual’s
fitness level. It includes gentle, rhythmic stretching, light cardiovascular
exercise, conditioning of the muscles used during labor and delivery,
and relaxation techniques.
Fee: $100. Doctor’s permission required.
Two evenings each week.
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Make Room
for Baby (age 3 to 5)
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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Becoming
a Big Brother or a Big Sister (age 6 and up)
This program is specially suited to school-age
children who are preparing for a new baby in the family. The focus
will be on helping mom
and dad at home, including participation in caring for the new sibling.
Some basic information about fetal development and birth is included.
Participants also make a simple craft to take home. Parents will
accompany their child for a short tour of the nursery. Fee: $40.
Please bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal for practice.
One Saturday morning.
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Grandparents
Program
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. Also covered
will be the latest information on cord
blood banking and its potential benefits for protecting baby’s
future, now available through the Monmouth Medical Center. A tour
of The Eisenberg Family Center also will be given. Fee: $30 per
participant, $40 per couple. Gift certificates available.
One Monday evening.
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Adoptive Parenting
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: $100 per couple.
Two sessions.
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Mother-to-Mother
Support Group
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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Postpartum
Rhythmic Exercise Program
During this five-week, 10-session program, light,
rhythmic exercise is geared toward toning, strengthening and conditioning
with
emphasis placed on abdominal and back muscles. Come share a special
time with other new moms and babies. Program includes relaxation
techniques as well as gentle infant massage. Fee: $100. Start
at least six weeks after delivery. Doctor’s permission required.
Two mornings each week.
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Infant Massage
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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Parenting Young
Children Through STEP
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.
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Summary
of Program Fees |
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Baby Fair |
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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Prenatal Rhythmic Exercise Program |
$100 |
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Make Room for Baby (age 3 to
5) |
$40 |
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Becoming a Big Brother or a Big
Sister (age 6 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) |
$100 |
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Mother-to-Mother Support Group |
FREE |
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Postpartum Rhythmic Exercise
Program |
$100 |
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Infant Massage |
$80 |
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S.T.E.P. (per person) |
$75 |
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S.T.E.P. (per couple) |
$100 |
Payment is due three weeks prior to class
to confirm registration.
All prices include a non-refundable $30
registration fee.
Registration is
required for all programs.
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Policy
For additional information on any of these programs,
call The Community Health Education Department at 732-923-6990.
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