Englewood Health

Maternal Health Program

This program is designed to support both expectant and new moms in developing and practicing healthier lifestyle skills. With a well-rounded focus on exercise, nutrition, stress management, and emotional wellness, each class is led by a team of experts in a supportive environment.

Photo of a young mother giving her baby a kiss at home

Preparing for Childbirth

Tuesday, September 23
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
IN-PERSON

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Join childbirth expert Mary Ellen Pietrewicz, DNP, RNC-MNN to learn more about pregnancy, giving birth, and the experience of having a baby. This session is a great way to gain education and confidence to handle the exciting experience of welcoming your newborn baby into the world. What you’ll learn in this clinical education session:

  • What is normal?
  • What is a warning sign?
  • Physiological changes
  • Pain medication options
  • Vaginal and Cesarean delivery details

Mommy and Me Yoga and Fitness Class

Friday, September 26 and
Friday, October 31
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
IN-PERSON

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Bond with your little one while moving, stretching, and having fun! This interactive yoga and fitness session is designed for moms and their babies or toddlers to enjoy together. You’ll build strength, improve flexibility, and boost your energy through gentle movement and playful exercises. The class also includes mindful breathing and relaxation techniques to support postpartum wellness. No prior yoga experience necessary. (For Ages 0 to 3)

Postpartum Information and Baby Care Basics

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
IN-PERSON

Join us for an informative session with Mary Ellen Garrity, DNP, RNC-MNN, designed to equip expectant parents with essential knowledge and skills for the postpartum period and caring for their newborn. What you’ll learn in this clinical education session:

  • Understanding the Postpartum Period
  • Recognizing Signs of Illness or Discomfort
  • Caring for Yourself as a New Parent: Transitioning to Parenthood

Tiny Tummies: Toddler Nutrition Made Simple

Join Julie Kay, our Registered Dietitian, for an engaging session on toddler nutrition, designed to help parents confidently navigate mealtimes. Learn how to:

  • Build balanced, age-appropriate meals
  • Plan and prep healthy food for busy weeks
  • Support your child’s transition from liquids to solids
  • Encourage openness to a wide range of tastes, flavors, and textures

This interactive class will feature a live cooking demo—with tips you can easily recreate at home—and a special guest toddler “taste tester” for extra fun! Parents will leave with practical strategies, recipes, and confidence to nourish their growing little ones.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL
Zoom Meeting ID: 289 858 5260

A COLLABORATION WITH THE PARTNERSHIP FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY