Pregnancy

Baby's Care in the Hospital See All Tests and Procedures See All  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  Care of the Baby in the Delivery Room in Baby's Care in the Hospital A newborn baby is wet from the amniotic fluid and can easily become cold. Drying the baby and using warm blankets and heat lamps can help prevent heat loss. Often a knitted hat is placed on the baby's head. ...more