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 juggling the responsibilities of their two young boys—not to mention her busy job managing more than 100 [...]
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 available to them. Vivian Mishan, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN at Women's Health Specialists of CentraState, [...]
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 uncertainty to the event. Luckily, the birth of their fourth—and last—child was particularly special. On April 7, [...]
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 isolating and even a little lonely. That’s why many new moms join [...]
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 recently, you may rest assured that CentraState has taken the appropriate measures to ensure that you [...]
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 challenges—especially when you’re separated from your parents, close relatives and friends. They’re [...]
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, if you are breastfeeding your baby, milk is one thing you won’t have to [...]
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, hairbrush, shampoo, soap, lotion, hair dryer, etc. • Phone charger • Hair elastics or bobby pins to [...]
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 months before your due date. If you have recently moved to the area, it is best to [...]
At age 40, Judy Delgado was surprised to learn that she was pregnant with twins. She was even more shocked when her daughters arrived eight weeks early. With her son Dylan now 12, Judy, a Freehold resident, thought her childbearing years were over. Her challenging pregnancy included a bout [...]
