Births,Babies and Beyond NJ

09/20/2025

Perfect example of horrible information being fed to expecting parents. But a catchy title will have you second guessing your choices.

What you feed your child and how you feed is completely your choice. How they calculated formula for a year to cost between $700-$2500 and breastfeeding to cost $10k is the problem. The items listed are not “needs”. All feeding takes time and effort.

Working with an IBCLC can have zero out-of-pocket costs. Most can get breast pumps and replacement parts under their insurance. There are many free community based support groups like the one I run weekly at New Mom School.

This is a great example of not believing everything you read

https://www.romper.com/parenting/is-breastfeeding-formula-feeding-more-expensive?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=owned&utm_campaign=romper&fbclid=IwZnRzaAM7rNVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhiG0DlCpslij4mF3ytN3XBZ7i8wzai0gvfFIsITJONb3ppxdVidyZtUnVv3_aem_po3QwO_m-Ios51RlwG425A

Breastfeeding isn’t free and formula isn’t cheap. Here’s what parents really spend, and why the cost hits some families harder than others.

09/19/2025

Culture often defines postpartum as a quick “recovery period.” But science tells us something different. Postpartum isn’t about “bouncing back.”

Research led by Dr. Magdalena Martínez-García shows that the maternal brain continues to change for up to six years after birth. Gray matter and cortical thickness decrease beginning in pregnancy and through the postpartum period. These changes are not loss, they’re adaptation. They expand a mother’s capacity for emotional connection and responsiveness.

A 2024 study published in Nature Neuroscience confirmed this transformation, using precision imaging to track the brain from preconception through two years postpartum. The results reveal what women have always known: motherhood rewires us in ways that make us stronger, more resilient, and deeply attuned.

Postpartum is not only about recovery. It is strength. It is resilience. It is evolution.

09/16/2025

Baby care is happening 9/17!! Don’t miss your chance to learn all you need to know before welcoming your newborn!!

Register now at www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/

09/16/2025

09/16/2025

Still time to register for tomorrow nights Baby Care class at New Mom School!!

Come learn everything you need to know to be confident going home with your newborn!!

www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/

09/09/2025

Two new classes on the September schedule!!

In addition to breastfeeding and baby care, we will be offering a class about birth planning and a class dedicated to pumping.

Classes are affordable, fun and evidenced-based!

Registration is open now at www.newmomschool.com/shrewsburynj/

09/05/2025

SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE is here for New Mom School.

If you are expecting it’s a great time to think about prenatal classes!!

Hi! Im Christy, RN IBCLC, and in-house lactation consultant at New Mom School.

In September we are offering:

✨Baby care- everything you need to know to feel confident heading home with your newborn! Topics include:
Newborn appearance, crying and comfort, intro to feeding, bathing, diapering, and dressing, when to call a pediatrician.

✨Breastfeeding- start off your breastfeeding journey right! Learn about breast anatomy, how milk is made, what to expect day one through five, common challenges and how to deal with them.

**New for September**
✨Building a better birth plan- Being a labor and delivery nurse for over 17 years, I will help guide you through birth planning. This 90 minute class will allow you to understand preferences and interventions and how to communicate them effectively to staff and providers.

✨Let’s Pump- 91% of mom’s who breastfeed pump at some point throughout their journey. This class will teach you about the different types of pumps and how to choose what works for you, fl**ge, sizing, when and how to pump effectively.

All classes are fun, affordable, and evidence based .

Register now at www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/

Call or text 609-779-2484 for more information.

09/04/2025

Breastfeeding support group is every Wednesday!! 9:30-10:30.. have questions? Need to vent? Check a weight? Always FREE, but registration is required ☺️

www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/

08/13/2025

This is what New Mom School is all about. You see so many local posts about wanting support and connection. To have a weekly meetup that is not just baby-focused, but all mom-focused and expert led is huge. All the staff are formally educated to work with moms and babies. If you are expecting or have a baby under a year old this is the place you want to be!

08/11/2025

August offerings are open for registration! If you are expecting and wondering if you should register the answer is YES!! Classes are fun, affordable and evidenced-based. Register now at www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/

08/09/2025

Classes are in full swing. Baby care and Breastfeeding ready to go. Missed this one? Classes are still open for future dates! Register now at www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/

08/05/2025

This is why having support matters. Join us for our FREE breastfeeding support group tomorrow!! Support groups run every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30. Registration is required and can be found below.

www.newmomschool.com/shrewsbury-nj/