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NEWBORN CARE
Guide for First-Time Moms
Newborns don’t come with instructions. Here's a guide for first-time moms, with the basics of newborn care during those first few nerve-wracking months.
Category,
NEWBORN CARE
Baby Supplies You’ll Need
Here’s our guide to help you streamline your visit to a baby store or website and stock your nursery with only the supplies you’ll need before your baby arrives.
Category,
NEWBORN CARE
How to Bond with Your Newborn
Set the stage for a positive relationship from the moment your baby is born. You can start bonding with your baby in the womb and connect with her after she's born.
Category,
NEWBORN CARE
What Is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?
Every year babies die in their sleep. Always putting your child to sleep on her back will help prevent your infant from sudden infant death syndrome.
Category,
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
Breastfeeding Lowers Your Risk of Postpartum Depression
Breastfeeding has long been known to benefit babies and moms. Now there’s more good news about breastfeeding. It can prevent or lessen postpartum depression.
How to Take Maternity or Paternity Leave
Know the federal and state laws about parental leave, and find out what your company offers, before your baby is born. Here's how to take leave after childbirth.
Don’t Feel Guilty About Bottle Feeding Breast Milk
A mix of expressed milk in a bottle, formula, and breastfeeding may be best for you.
When Your Baby Is in Neonatal Intensive Care
Parents must cope with waves of emotions when a newborn needs intensive hospital care. Here’s what you should know about the NICU.
How to Lower the Infant Mortality Rate
Breastfeeding skin to skin during the first hour following birth is ideal. Any breastfeeding can even save your baby’s life. Here’s what you should know.
Why Is My Baby So Fussy?
If you’re tearing your hair out, thinking “Why is my baby so fussy?” — the answer could be several reasons. Here's what you should know about many of them.
Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding
Don't make drastic diet changes unless you're sure your baby is sensitive. But there are some common foods to avoid while breastfeeding. Here are some to consider.