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What to pack in your hospital bag for labor and delivery
Read more: What to pack in your hospital bag for labor and deliveryIt can be easy to overpack or forget important items when it’s time to prepare your hospital bag. Labor can be unpredictable, so having your bag ready ahead of time helps you avoid last-minute stress. To start, make sure you have the essentials when you come to the hospital: Next, consider these optional items that…
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A mother’s story of strength and compassionate care
Read more: A mother’s story of strength and compassionate careWhen Gail Mulligan and her husband, Matthew Clement, decided they wanted a third child, they knew it wouldn’t be easy. At 43, Gail faced the challenges of advanced maternal age, and after two miscarriages, the couple turned to IVF therapy. Four rounds of egg retrievals later, they had one viable embryo—and that embryo became Ethan,…
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Prenatal education and birthing experience earn high marks from first-time mom
Read more: Prenatal education and birthing experience earn high marks from first-time momFarah Qadeer chose to deliver her first child at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center for its highly recommended prenatal education classes, personalized maternity care and praise from fellow Moms in the Bergen County community.



