Pregnancy

Your Newborn Baby See All Preparing for Your Baby See All Baby's Care in the Hospital See All Your Amazing Newborn See All Baby's Care at Home See All Keeping Your Baby Safe See All When to Call the Doctor See All  Choosing Your Child's Healthcare Provider in Preparing for Your Baby A pediatrician, family practice healthcare provider, physician's assistant, family nurse practitioner, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical specialty dealing with children is called pediatrics. ...more  Newborn Babies: Getting Ready at Home in Preparing for Your Baby Newborns need just some basic items at first. These include a warm and safe place to sleep, food, clothing, and diapers. Here's a helpful guide to the essentials. ...more  Baby's Care After a Vaginal Delivery in Baby's Care in the Hospital Healthy babies born in a vaginal delivery are usually able to stay with the mother. In many cases, immediate newborn assessments are performed right in the mother's room. ...more  Baby's Care After a Cesarean Delivery in Baby's Care in the Hospital Because babies born by cesarean may have difficulty clearing some of the lung fluid and mucus, extra suctioning of the nose, mouth, and throat are often needed. ...more  Assessments for Newborn Babies in Tests and Procedures Each newborn baby is carefully checked at birth for signs of problems or complications....more  Physical Exam of the Newborn in Tests and Procedures A complete physical exam is an important part of newborn care. Each body system is carefully checked for signs of health and normal function. ...more  Infant Play in Your Amazing Newborn Read on for helpful suggestions for activities and toys for your baby, according to their age. ...more  Newborn Reflexes in Your Amazing Newborn Ever wonder why your baby flings his arms out sideways when startled? This reaction-- called the Moro reflex--is one of many natural reflexes your newborn should exhibit. Read on to learn about common newborn reflexes and what they mean. ...more  Circumcision for Children in Tests and Procedures, Baby's Care at Home Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis. This is called the foreskin. This surgery is most often done 1 or 2 days after a baby's birth. Read on to learn more about this procedure. ...more  Bathing and Skin Care for the Newborn in Baby's Care at Home Bath time is a great time to bond with your newborn while keeping his or her skin healthy and cuddly soft. Get the fact - îand proper supplies - to make these moments safe and enjoyable for both you and baby. ...more  Installing and Using Child Safety Seats and Booster Seats in Preparing for Your Baby, Keeping Your Baby Safe As part of your preparation for your new baby, you probably got an infant safety seat for the car. But do you know how to make sure it’s installed properly? And when do you switch to a child safety seat? Learn the ins and outs of safe car travel for your little one. ...more  Childhood Immunizations in Tests and Procedures, Keeping Your Baby Safe Your little one will need several immunization shots to help protect them from several childhood diseases, some of which can be deadly. Read on for helpful advice on which shots they need and when--and what to do if they have a minor reaction. ...more  Behavior Changes in When to Call the Doctor Your baby's activity level, appetite, and cries normally vary from day to day, and even hour to hour. But a distinct change in any of these areas may signal illness. ...more  Skin Color Changes in When to Call the Doctor The color of a baby's skin can often help identify possible problems in another area of the body. Here are some skin color changes to be aware of. ...more