Questions to Ask the Pediatrician
Asking the right questions can help determine your comfort level with a prospective pediatrician. If you are expecting a baby, try to schedule an interview prior to giving birth, ideally two to three...
View ArticleWhat to Pack for the Hospital
For mom: • Insurance cards and any other healthcare information • Birth plan if developed • A list of any medications you are taking • Toiletries like a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, makeup,...
View ArticleIs Breastfeeding Safe During the Age of Coronavirus?
As the parent of an infant living in the age of COVID-19, you probably never imagined a time when you’d have to worry about getting your favorite brand of disposable diapers at the store. Thankfully,...
View ArticleBeing a New Mom During the Coronavirus
How to Adapt When You Don’t Have Your Go-to Support System to Rely On Caring for a newborn is challenging in the best of times. Doing it during a coronavirus pandemic presents a whole new set of...
View ArticleDelivering Your Baby Safely During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Michael Kirwin, MD Delivering your baby brings some anxiety, even in normal times. The COVID-19 crisis has added an extra level of anxiety. While you might not have thought about COVID-19 until...
View ArticleA New Way for New Moms to Get Together During the Coronavirus Outbreak
The first few months of being home with your baby are amazing. Every day is filled with awe over this little person that’s become your whole world. As incredible as it is, this time can also feel...
View ArticleSafe & Sound: Fourth Baby is an Extra Special Delivery
While Sarah and Christian Moon of Jackson were already quite familiar with the labor and delivery process at CentraState, welcoming their new baby during the COVID-19 crisis added a new level of...
View ArticleCOVID Vaccine and Pregnancy
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to a broader range of ages and occupations, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may be starting to think about what they should do when the vaccine becomes...
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Baby on Board… Navigating an Unexpected Roadside Birth
Jennifer Riccardi of Morganville never slowed down during her third pregnancy. She and her husband, Joe, were purchasing a new home and temporarily living at her parents’ house in Old Bridge while...
View ArticleWhat Do Babies Dream About?
When your sweet bundle of joy is born, you can’t help but think…what do babies dream about? If they were born at CentraState Medical Center, their slumbers may be filled with dreams about the wonderful...
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