Hackensack Meridian Health forms Maternal Health Task Force
With the maternal mortality rate on the rise in New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian Health announces the formation of a Maternal Health Task Force dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes. Continue...
View ArticlePlumsted Firefighters help deliver a healthy baby girl
Sometimes in the call of duty almost anything can happen for a firefighter and on some days lives are brought into the world. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat to expect when you're pregnant: Changes, Growth and Joy
In part one of our three part series on pregnancy and baby life, we examine what you should do when expecting. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow to diet and exercise while pregnant: The Do's and Dont's
When you find out that you're expecting a child, how much do you have to alter your diet and exercise routine and how does it benefit the pregnancy? Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat to do during labor, delivery and the moments following childbirth
In the final part of our series on pregnancy and baby life, we find out what you need to do before delivery and what the moments that will take your breath away are really like. Continue reading…
View ArticleNJ in top half of states for babies, with room to improve
The Garden State consistently beats national averages for each early learning metric, but New Jersey babies' health, while good compared to the rest of the United States, could improve. Continue reading…
View ArticleJSUMC named among the best nationally for maternal care
It's a Boy! It's a Girl! It's Jersey Shore University Medical Center being named among Newsweek's 2020 list of the Best Maternity Care Hospitals in the United States. Continue reading…
View ArticleCOVID BABY BOOM: Most Popular Baby Names In New Jersey
Spring has sprung and that means BABIES! Babies are my weakness...I will volunteer to watch anyone's baby that needs it just to get my fix! My BFF just told me she is pregnant and I'm so excited...I'm...
View ArticleSummer finally brought quarantine ‘baby boom’ to NJ hospitals
The boom took a while to get going because many families lost income at the outset of the pandemic, and there was significant uncertainty about how the virus behaved and how it might affect childbirth....
View ArticleNJ a top state for babies, but improvements in equity can be made
A "significant" equity issue remains in the Garden State, according to Advocates for Children of New Jersey, with about a third (32%) of Black and Hispanic babies being raised in poverty, compared to...
View ArticleYour Baby Can WIN Big Prizes!
Join Me This Saturday For Our First Ever "Diaper Derby" at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River with a chance for your baby to WIN fantastic prizes ..... This Saturday, May 3rd … Join...
View ArticleWatch The Cutest Thing You Will Ever See [Video]
Who doesn't love babies? And puppies? Put them together and you get the cutest thing to ever happen anywhere ever. All together now, "awwwwwwww!" Watch: Continue reading…
View ArticleThis is the Cutest Video You’ll See Today
I challenge you to try to find me a cuter and more heart warming video than this one. Watch this dog playfully racing around while a baby laughs in delight. You can't watch this video without getting a...
View ArticleThe 2nd Annual Diaper Derby Was So Much Fun
This was so much fun at the Ocean County Mall this past weekend! Continue reading…
View ArticleFirst Time Uncle Justin Needs Your Advice!
Those are my 3 day old nieces. Yes, you read that right, "nieces", we've got twins in the family! And not only that, but these are the first kids for the family, so we're all new to...
View ArticleFuture Radio Stars Visit The Seaside Park Studio
As I got ready for another beautiful Summer Friday from the Community Medical Center Seaside Park Boardwalk Studio, I was greeted by a pair of future radio stars. Continue reading…
View Article‘Bring your baby to work day,’ every day
New parents, for the most part, eventually approach the decision of either staying with their baby or going back to work to earn a paycheck. But today, hundreds of companies are helping mothers and...
View ArticleLook At This Strange Baby Product [Photo]
These days, there are specialized products for almost everything. And if you're a new parent, there are many thousands of niche products for your newborn. But this product that I spotted when shopping...
View ArticleIs NJ a good state to have a baby?
With September being one of the most popular months for newborn arrivals in the U.S., WalletHub conducted a study of the best and worst states to have a baby. Continue reading…
View ArticleThis Is The Cutest Thing You’ll See Today [Video]
With all of the serious stories going on this week so far, sometimes we just need something that makes us smile. And if puppies scrambling to kiss a baby while the infant bursts into a fit of giggles...
View ArticleAnd the crowd goes wild … for your new baby
"Crowd birthing" is picking up steam as mothers invite friends and extended families into the delivery room. Continue reading…
View ArticleAre you putting your sleeping infant in danger?
It may be cute and convenient to sleep with or alongside your new child, but it can also be deadly. Continue reading…
View ArticleKelly Clarkson Shares Adorable Birthday Picture of River Rose
Kelly Clarkson's daughter, River, turned two years old over the weekend, and the singer shared a photo of her wearing a birthday crown. It’s the perfect mood-lightener! Continue reading…
View ArticleThis 8-Week-Old Has The Best. Hair. Ever.
Wherever he goes, this tyke is the mane attraction. Continue reading…
View ArticleA Fun Baby Video To Make You Laugh Today [VIDEO]
WEDNESDAY SMILES We are all thinking about the snow Thursday and what a potential mess it will be, so here's a fun viral "baby" video that hopefully gives you a good laugh today! We...
View ArticleA Fix To A Fox Situation
I discovered something this morning that was beautiful, but also freaked me out a bit. A fox has apparently given birth to a litter and they're now living in my backyard. I discovered their home when...
View ArticleHelp Jersey Shore Babies Come Home
In a recent Patch article we met the Krean Family and heard of their story. Susan and Ty had to seek medical treatment for their twins in Texas, the twins suffering from twin-to-twin transfusion...
View ArticleWhy you should be working out while pregnant
Women who become pregnant and are already active in exercise look to continue working out while they're expecting and there's plenty of benefits for those who do explains a Jersey Shore physician....
View ArticleInteresting Trend Revealed Among Most Popular Baby Names Of 2023
A baby industry website has revealed the most popular baby names so far in 2023 and those it says are at risk of becoming "extinct." Continue reading…
View ArticleIllegal Names You Can’t Name Your Child in New Jersey
Having a baby in NJ? Avoid these names! Continue reading…
View ArticleBRRR! Expecting Couple Jumps in Frigid Ice Bath for Gender Reveal
Yes, the ice is real. Continue reading…
View ArticleWildly Inappropriate Baby Names that Are Illegal in NJ, NY & PA
It's hard to believe that some people would even consider giving their children these names. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat is a Waffle Baby and Why is it Trending on Social Media?
The little guy has no idea how big of a fan club he already has just a few weeks after he was born. Continue reading…
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