“We understand that these are tough times, and we are committed to making sure our patients are still receiving the excellent care they deserve without breaking the bank,” says Dr. Rebecca Cipriano, Vice President of Healthy Woman OB/GYN.

Healthy Woman announced this week that they would be implementing a new affordable payment schedule for patients without insurance coverage, giving patients the ability to afford routine visits without worrying about insurance reimbursement and affordability.

“We are giving patients options. Many lose their insurance and don’t go to their physician because of cost fears. We want our patients to know that even without insurance, they can afford to come to us and make sure that they are healthy,” says Dr. Rebecca Cipriano.

For some, insurance premiums have increased by almost fifty percent, a reality that insurance companies will no longer be able to turn away or charge people more with pre-existing conditions, thus raising the rates for everyone.

“It’s important for our patients to know that we understand how financially they might be affected, and want to make sure that they are getting the care they need at a rate that works for them.”

Drs. Joseph and Rebecca Cipriano started the practice eleven years ago, servicing women in the Central New Jersey area. With two locations, in Freehold and Colts Neck, the all board-certified practice takes pride in offering superior service to women in the area.

“Our patients mean the world to us, and anything we can do to help make health a top priority in these tough times, we are going to do it.”

For more information on our new flexible payment plans for uninsured patients, please visit our Insurance page now!

Princeton Nassau Pediatrics strive to provide the highest possible pediatric care from infancy through college years.  They have nearby offices in Monroe, West Windsor and Princeton.

Free pediatric prenatal consultation visits are now offered at our Healthy Woman Freehold office for anyone that is interested.  To schedule a time to meet a Pediatrician, call 609-409-5600 or you can check their website at www.princetonnassaupediatrics.com.

Pregnant women have to change their daily diets when they become pregnant, but what about during the holidays? Are the traditional foods of the holidays safe for women who are expecting?

Pregnancy weakens your immune system and makes you more vulnerable to food-borne illnesses that could make you sick and harm your baby. So it’s important to avoid certain foods during pregnancy — even on special occasions. Here are some foods to avoid this holiday season, for you and your unborn baby.

Fruit and cheese platters are a party staple, and a relatively healthy way to fill up, but stay away from soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk. Unpasteurized or “raw milk” cheeses may contain listeria, which is killed during the pasteurization process. If you’re not sure which cheeses are safe, stick with hard cheeses like cheddar and Swiss, and semi-soft cheeses like Monterey jack and mozzarella. Cream cheese and pasteurized processed cheeses like American are also safe.

If your party features a carving station with roast beef or turkey, make sure the meat is cooked well-done and is still steaming hot. Unless you’re sure they’re well cooked, avoid sauces like bearnaise, hollandaise, and aioli, which can contain uncooked eggs.

Homemade eggnog is generally off-limits, because it’s usually made with raw, unpasteurized eggs — and alcohol. But you can make a virgin, pregnancy-safe version at home with a pasteurized egg product or an egg alternative like Egg Beaters. Or try store-bought eggnog — just check the label to make sure the eggs are pasteurized. You might also consider “soy nog,” which doesn’t contain eggs or any other dairy products. You can find it during the winter holidays in most large grocery stores and in natural food stores.

You’ll also want to avoid desserts that may contain raw or undercooked eggs, like some custards and mousse, and homemade ice cream.

Fruitcake and other desserts that use alcohol as an ingredient are generally okay, because most of the alcohol burns off during cooking. If the fruitcake has been soaked in rum or other liquor after being baked, however, little of the alcohol will have evaporated, and you should probably steer clear.

Shira has since relapsed and is undergoing a new chemotherapy treatment in hopes of entering into remission. This time, she will need a stem cell donor, and is desperately seeking a match within the community.

In hopes of helping Shira find a donor, Healthy Woman OB/GYN is now an official continuous donation site, starting Tuesday, for bone marrow donors in hopes that one of the 40,000+ patients might be a match for Shira Klein.

 “We are very excited that we are able to offer on-site donations to our patients,” says Dr. Rebecca Cipriano. The Ciprianos work very closely with Mr. Klein, Shira’s husband. “We are dedicated to helping Shira find a match, and are excited to invite our patients to help.”

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, formerly known as Hodgkin’s disease, is a cancer of the lymphatic system. This affects the immune system, and causes the cells in the lymphatic system to grow abnormally.

In Shira’s case, a stem cell transplant is needed to replace the diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells that help grow new bone marrow. A stem cell transplant is usually an option if Hodgkin’s lymphoma returns despite treatment.

As a continuous donation site, Healthy Woman OB/GYN patient’s will be given the opportunity to be a stem cell donor. By meeting the requirements and agreeing to be a stem cell donor, each patient has the potential to provide Shira with the life-saving stem cells she desperately needs.

Through DKMS, the largest bone marrow registry in the world and an organization dedicated to swabbing potential donors, Healthy Woman OB/GYN is able to have kits available on site to swab anyone interested in helping Shira find her donor.

“We hope through these efforts Shira is able to find a match and continue to inspire her community with her remarkable story.”

Schedule a time at Healthy Woman OB/GYN to get swabbed today!

For more information about Shira, please visit www.facebook.com/Smiles4Shira

Come see the Healthy Woman team at the New Jersey Women’s Expo on November 5 and 6 at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.

We’ll be there to answer all of your questions and tell you about the latest and greatest ways we can help you be a Healthy Woman—everything from how to get rid of heavy periods once and for all to the scoop on why we want you to be our OB VIP.

Plus, we’ve got great gift bags and giveaways!

While you’re there, check out what else the expo’s got going on, including cooking demos, shopping, guest speakers and a lot more.

Doors open at 10 am and it’s only $10 for the whole day’s worth of fun! For more info, go to www.macevents.com.

Pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant?

Come see us at the CentraState Fall Baby Fair (CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 West Main Street in Freehold) on Tuesday, October 4th from 6 to 8 pm.

Meet our warm, friendly doctors and staff, learn about our exclusive Pregnancy Connect program and get the inside scoop on everything you need to know to have a happy, healthy pregnancy, birth and beyond including:

• What to expect at your preconception visit with your Ob/Gyn
• Exercise, immunizations and lifestyle changes before pregnancy
• Nutrition, prenatal vitamins and supplements
• Understanding about fertility, ovulation and conception
• Identifying and managing risk factors
• How to have a healthy pregnancy
• How to have a great birth!

Register for free here or call 866-236-8727 for more information.

It’s sure to be a baby fair to remember!

From proper nutrition and natural fertility tips to the latest scoop on egg freezing, IVF and how to ensure a healthy pregnancy, we’ll dish on exactly what you need to know!

Where: American Hotel 18-20 East Main Street in Freehold

When: Tuesday, October 25 from 7 to 9 pm

What: A mom-in-the-making mixer to get the inside scoop on trying-to-conceive, pregnancy, birth and beyond

Plus, cocktails/mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, giveaways, gift bags and good girl talk! And it’s all free! Don’t miss it!

TO RSVP by October 20th, please call 732.431.1616 or email events@healthywomanusa.com

For more info on Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn, go to www.HealthyWomanUSA.com.

For more info on A Better You Weight Loss, go to www.ABetterYouWeightLoss.com.

For more information on IVF NJ, go to www.IVFNJ.com.

Meet Dr. Neeti Misra of Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn and get the latest tips on women’s health—everything you need to be a healthy woman.

Dr. Misra is Fluent in Hindi/Marathi

Find Out How to Live Your Best Life!

Part of Dr. Misra’s Community Connection Series

Find Out What You Need to do to be a Healthy Woman

What: A lecture, Q & A and brunch mixer with Dr. Neeti Misra of Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn

When: Sunday, October 16 at 11 am

Where: Sri Guruvaayoorappan Temple

Why: To meet Dr. and learn about women’s health issues and cutting-edge solutions

RSVP: Call 732.972.5552 by October 12

About Dr. Misra

Dr. Neeti Misra attended medical school and did her first residency in obstetrics and gynecology in her native India, after which she completed an internship and residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, the Long Island campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. A board-certified diplomate in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Misra is also a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Says Dr. Misra, “My goal is is to promote health awareness amongst women, especially minority women. During my five years in practice, I have noticed that most women do not consider themselves a priority when it comes to health care and I would like to change that by showing them simple preventitive healthcare measures that would solve any problems before they got out of hand. I like to counsel women in all age groups, from adolesence to menopause, and I customize the care that I administer to meet the needs of each and every woman I treat.”

For more information about Healthy Woman Ob/Gyn, please call 732.431.1616.

And guess what? There’s also a lot to know before you get pregnant.

So, if you’re thinking about getting pregnant or newly pregnant, please join the Healthy Woman doctors on Tuesday, June 21 from 7 to 8 pm at CentraState Medical Center (Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus Conference Center, Room C, 901 West Main Street, Freehold) for the inside scoop on what you need to know to prepare for pregnancy.

The evening’s hot topics include:

• What to expect at your preconception visit with your OB
• Exercise, immunizations, and lifestyle changes before pregnancy
• Nutrition, prenatal vitamins and supplements
• Understanding fertility, ovulation and conception
• Identifying and managing risk factors
• CentraState’s childbirth and parenting classes, including CPR

Baby-on-the-brain bonus: It’s free!

Register here.

What’s the Boy Scouts’ motto? Be prepared? Yeah, that sounds about right. Be prepared—we think they’re on to something.

We are looking forward to seeing you on the 21st!