Postpartum Classes

Unless otherwise noted, all of the below postpartum classes take place at Morristown Memorial Hospital and registration is through our parent education department. Learn more about class registration and locations > 

1,2,3,4 Parent: Parenting Your 1 to 4 Year Old ($45)
Parenting discussion series, which covers stages of development, enhancing learning, non-violent discipline skills, setting limits and using the power of encouragement to help children learn positive behavior at an early age.

Go Baby Green ($35)
Parents-to-be, new parents and caregivers learn about everyday cleaning products, their hazards, safe alternatives and ways to create a non-toxic home environment.

Happiest Baby on the Block ($60*)
Parents and caregivers of babies three months old or younger will learn step-by-step instructions on how to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes. Program titles include The Missing Fourth Trimester, The Calming Reflex, The Five S’s and The Cuddle Cure.
*Cost includes the "The Happiest Baby on the Block" DVD and a soothing sounds CD.

Healthy Eating for Babies, Toddlers and Families
Learn the basics of promoting positive, healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime:

Healthy Eating for Babies: Starting Solids and Beyond ($35)
For parents of babies three to six months; understand your baby's individual feeding needs.

Toddler Nutrition I ($35)
For parents of toddlers nine to 18 months; learn how to ease the transition to table food.

Toddler Nutrition II ($35)
For parents of toddlers 18 to 24 months; topics include creative menus, snack suggestions and behavior issues with feeding.

Feeding Your Healthy Family ($35)
For parents and caregivers; learn practical ways to cook healthy meals every day using our easy, five-step plan.

Moms and Babies Together
Three-week classes for moms and babies, ages six-weeks to five-months old:

Building Blocks ($50)
Topics include: your baby’s temperament; reading baby’s cues; baby bio-rhythms; creating a schedule; and healthy eating for babies – breastfeeding, formula and baby food.

Hand in Hand ($50)
Learn about keeping baby safe and healthy, the art of baby massage, exercise for you and baby, baby signing, emerging language, and structured play for stimulating the senses.

New Beginnings Postpartum Support Group for Moms
Support group for new moms experiencing depression. Classes are held at Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute. To register, please call 973-971-4765.

Postpartum Aqua-Aerobics ($75)
Exercise and meet other moms and mothers-to-be. One-hour class meets once a week for six weeks. Classes are held at Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute.

Postpartum Exercise ($75)
Regain body tone and energy. One-hour class offered once a week for six weeks. Babies may attend. Participation only with obstetrician/midwife approval. Classes are held at Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute.