Births,Babies and Beyond NJ

02/25/2026

The baby industry generates over 300 billion dollars a year. So many products are marketed as a need, but very few are. There are more “certified specialists” in the birth space than ever before. Many have zero clinical background. Newborns in particular need love, food (breastmilk or formula) and a clean diaper. They crave you. You are their safety, not a bouncy seat. It’s not to say that you don’t need a place to put them because we do need breaks, but I see so many parents worrying more about products than educating themselves about normal behaviors their baby exhibits. Classes are open for registration at www.birthsbabiesandbeyond.com.

02/25/2026

❤️ this

"When a 28-year-old, tattoo-sleeved, former Army medic walked into our room and introduced himself as our labor and delivery nurse, I’ll be honest — I was skeptical.

But within minutes, he proved me wrong.

The moment he saw me, he told me I was a champ for staying so calm. When I said I had a gut feeling the baby was going to come fast, he didn’t brush me off. He looked me in the eyes and said, “I believe you. We’re going to make this happen.”

From that moment on, he never missed a beat. He moved through the room with the confidence of someone who had seen it all — yet with a gentleness that made me feel safe.

When Zackery told him that his family line had only produced boys — grandparents, parents, him and his brother — this tough Army medic teared up right alongside us when our little girl was born.

Colton, you reminded us that heroes aren’t only found on battlefields. They’re found in delivery rooms, holding hands, calming fears, and quietly shaping the most important moments of our lives.

Every woman deserves a nurse like you. Thank you for being the kind of human who makes this world better."

~ Stephanie Martins

02/20/2026

Prenatal and postpartum support in one stop!

Classes include Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Baby Care.

FREE weekly breastfeeding support group

In-network with many insurances for postpartum support!

02/16/2026

March, April and May classes are open for registration! All classes are held at New Mom School Shrewsbury. Register now at www.birthsbabiesandbeyond.com

02/16/2026

Prenatal class schedule is open for March, April and May at New Mom School!

Expecting a baby soon? How prepared do you feel?

Join me for Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Baby Care Classes.

Classes are fun, affordable and evidenced-based.

Registration is open now at www.birthsbabiesandbeyond.com

01/31/2026

Come take a class with me in February!

You don’t have to find your way alone ✨

February classes are open for registration! From prenatal to postpartum support and mommy and me time; we are here to offer full support, guidance and place to grow through motherhood.

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01/28/2026

There is no right way to give birth. Being educated on your birth is a high priority.

When parents recall their births, I often hear information that makes me question how well they understood the process. It’s not to invalidate what they experienced. More to learn how I can educate parents-to-be more effectively.

Anyone can recite information from a book, but having an educator who thoroughly understands the process from years of bedside experience matters.

Childbirth education classes (as well as baby care and breastfeeding) are open for registration at www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/

**classes can be taken individually or as a bundle**

01/28/2026

There is no right way to give birth. Being educated on your birth is a high priority.

When parents recall their births, I often hear information that makes me question how well they understood the process. It’s not to invalidate what they experienced. More to learn how I can educate parents-to-be more effectively.

Anyone can recite information from a book, but having an educator who thoroughly understands the process from years of bedside experience matters.

Childbirth education classes (as well as baby care and breastfeeding) are open for registration at www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/

**classes can be taken individually or as a bundle**

01/28/2026

It’s like the oxygen mask on a plane. You cannot take care of your baby if you cannot breathe first.

Research supports our S.E.L.F. model: Rest, (Sleep), movement (Exercise), nourishment (Food), and restorative pleasure (Laughter/leisure) all play a critical role in postpartum brain health and emotional well-being.

💜Better sleep is tied to lower postpartum depression/anxiety

💜Postpartum exercise is linked with fewer depressive and anxiety symptoms.

💜Adherence to a brain-healthy eating pattern is associated with lower odds of postpartum depressive symptoms

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Archana Basu, Aaron Sarvet, Jarvis T Chen, Christy Denckla, Yiwen Zhu, Karestan C Koenen, An examination of sleep as a protective factor for depression and anxiety in the perinatal period: novel causal analyses in a prospective pregnancy cohort

Deprato A, Ruchat SM, Ali MU, Cai C, Forte M, Gierc M, Meyer S, Sjwed TN, Shirazi S, Matenchuk BA, Jones PAT, Sivak A, Davenport MH. Impact of postpartum physical activity on maternal depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

01/27/2026

Prenatal education is a vital part of preparation for birth and parenthood.

The birth world is full of certifications. Ask about the educational background and experience of your instructor!

Discover the truth about birth classes. Are these classes worth the time and money? Learn more about the research and studies that show birth classes can improve birth outcomes.

01/22/2026

Who you hire for your prenatal education and postpartum support matters. I still work bedside in Labor and Delivery and Lactation. I have worked in a level IV, high volume hospital down to a Birth Center.

I can comfortably say I’ve had the privilege to be a part of thousands of deliveries and support hundreds of postpartum families .

The birth world is filled with many certifications. The experience of who you trust with your education and postpartum support matters.

Classes are open for registration at www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj

Lactation consultations are available at www.birthsbabiesandbeyond.com

10/03/2025

Social media makes you believe you need a lot of “stuff” to take care of your newborn. Your newborn needs YOU. They need your warmth with skin to skin. They need to feel safe and secure. They need you to respond to their cues.

Taking prenatal education classes is vital to understanding your baby. Learning what is normal vs concerning, understanding that crying is communicating a need and that hunger has a separate language is huge. Realizing that movement and white noise is comforting.

Registration for all our prenatal classes is open now!

www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/