Newborn Crying
Crying is the way babies communicate. They cry because of hunger, discomfort, frustration, tiredness, and even loneliness.
Choosing Your Child’s Healthcare Provider
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA 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.
Umbilical Cord Care
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesIn a few weeks, your baby will have the cutest little belly button. But right now the healing remains of his umbilical cord need special care. Here’s how to make sure the cord remainder stays infection-free.
Baby’s Care After a Vaginal Delivery
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesHealthy babies born in a vaginal delivery are usually able to stay with the mother. In many cases, immediate newborn evaluations are performed right in the mother’s room.
When a Baby Has Difficulty After Birth
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesSome babies may have difficulty at birth. These include babies who are born prematurely, have a difficult delivery, or have birth defects. Here’s what you need to know.
Baby’s Care After a Cesarean Delivery
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesBecause 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.