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When: Monday, May 2; 5:30-8 p.m. Where: The Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus 901 W. Main St., Freehold Your journey to motherhood begins the moment you start thinking about having a baby. Join us for CentraState's Baby Fair on May 2—whether you're thinking about having a baby or are already expecting, the Baby Fair will have something for you! • Meet-and-greets with OB/GYNs, pediatricians, family doctors, and childbirth and parenting class instructors • Tours of CentraState's First Impressions Maternity Center • Vendors offering a range of maternity- related products, services and free giveaways • Information on breastfeeding pump sales and rentals • Tdap shots for adult family members (Cost: $50) • Discounts on any prenatal, parenting or children's class if you register the night of the fair SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING BEGINS WITH A BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL Spring Baby Fair CentraState is proud to be designated a "Baby- Friendly Hospital." We are committed to providing information to you so you can make informed decisions about feeding and bonding with your baby. The steps below are maternity practices proven to support successful breastfeeding, and they are the basis for the WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). SKIN-TO-SKIN AND BREASTFEED WITHIN THE FIRST HOUR OF BIRTH • Request to have skin-to-skin contact with your newborn within one hour of birth unless medically unsafe for you or the baby. • Seize the opportunity to have your baby breastfeed within the first hour after delivery. • Continue to have skin-to-skin contact with your baby before beginning each subsequent breastfeeding to allow the baby to orient him or herself and get to know you. ROOMING-IN • Ask to have your baby in your room at least 23 hours a day to bond with him or her, enable yourself to respond to the baby's cues, and be there for him or her. FEED ON DEMAND • If you allow the baby to express when he or she is hungry, you give the baby a learning opportunity to discover how to self-regulate feedings. It's normal to have a minimum of 10 to 12 feedings in 24 hours with no particular pattern of frequency. AVOID PACIFIERS Except if medically indicated. ASK FOR HELP! Please do not hesitate if you have any questions or need advice—the staff is more than willing to help you or refer you to support groups that may be able to provide further insight. To learn more about breastfeeding classes at CentraState, visit our events calendar at www.centrastate.com/ healthprograms or call the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center at 732-308-0570. HD NEW! MOMMY MINGLE Come connect with women in every stage of motherhood—trying to conceive, expecting, and new moms— while enjoying yummy mocktails (pregnancy and breastfeeding friendly). Meet new friends, share experiences, and learn about CentraState's new wellness programs for busy moms. • Weight loss, nutrition and exercise tips from a registered dietitian • Pre- and postnatal fitness tips from a certified fitness expert • Interactive Demo Zone—Childbirth Lamaze & Baby Zen • Quiet Nursing Lounge For more information and to register, visit www.centrastate.com/babyfair or call 866-CENTRA7 (866-236-8727). HD Spring 2016 Healthy Directions 14