After birth, your newborn baby will be examined for a common condition called jaundice, which is usually marked by yellowing in the skin and or the whites of the eyes. While it may seem alarming to new parents, it is in fact very common, and more often than not, nothing to worry abou...
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If you’ve not had a chance to make a newborn baby checklist yet (and we appreciate that you’ve got a lot on your mind), let us help you. With the aid of anecdotes from real parents, we’ve put together a list for your newborn baby starter kit that will help take away the st...
Your magic window for Newborn Photography is within the first 14 days of birth. Newborns are easiest to work with during this time because they are sleeping for most of the day. They are also the most easy to adjust during this time-frame. Consider taking your baby’s photos after his o...
In this module we will learn about maternal and paternal mood concerns that can occur after the birth of a baby. The module will review a continuum of concerns ranging from very typical mood disruptions in the first few weeks after birth, called baby blues, to more serious issues such as ...
doi:10.1016/0091-2182(94)90114-7Donna Quinn-O'Brien RNC SNM Nurse-Midwifery ProgramSchool of Health Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New JerseyJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Journal of Midwifery & Womens Health...
Seeing your newborn after delivery for the first time is an important moment in any mother's life. It is also vital to immediately take steps to assess the new baby's health. Here are some things to expect after delivery. Their Birthday Suit Another myth created on TV is that babies are...
How much to feed from birth to 2 weeks old: food chart The AAP recommends [] feeding your newborn baby on demand. This means feeding your baby when you see signs of hunger: (1) Fists moving to mouth (2) Head turning to look for the breast (3) Becoming more alert and active (4...
Ask for skin-to-skin time and try to breastfeed your baby soon after birth. Your milk won’t come in for a few days after you give birth, but you should try to breastfeed as soon as you can. Your body produces colostrum initially, which is the precursor to breast milk and is rich...
Baby mittens (optional) Pramsuit (optional dependent on season) What Mumsnet users say “Don't go mad. You can always buy stuff when the baby arrives. Get stuff for the first month as they grow really quickly. The first sizes for newborns will be too small after a couple of weeks and...