Newborn Care

The first hour of a child's life is very important to establish a connection with their parents and build up their immunity through the microbiome. This section covers the first 3 months of life.

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ASK: Is saturated fat bad for me or my baby?

ASK: What is colostrum?

ASK: How do I care for the umbilical cord stump and when does it fall off?

ASK: How does tongue and lip ties affect breastfeeding?

ASK: What are lip and tongue ties and what can be done about them?

ASK: What can I expect coming into the NICU?

ASK: Do all NICU’s support Kangaroo Care?

ASK: Why is Birthpedia important for parents?

ASK: What is the anticipated length of time my baby will be in the...

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

What is the anticipated length of time my baby will be in the NICU? Any NICU baby. One of the best things that we can...

ASK: What are multi-disciplinary rounds in the NICU and how can I be apart...

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

What are multi-disciplinary rounds in the NICU and how can I be apart of them? Disciplinary rounding is an opportunity for all of the care...

ASK: Will I be able to go with my baby into the NICU?

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

Typically moms are required to stay in labor and delivery for a short period of time afterwards. And the reason for that is to...

ASK: What are care rounds in the NICU?

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

Was there a wonderful opportunity for the family to be present at the bedside and be an active part of what's going on that...

ASK: Can I feed my baby breastmilk in the NICU?

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

Your baby breast milk in the NICU breast milk is one of the best choices that we can offer to our little ones. Sometimes...

ASK: What is the best way to communicate with the NICU staff?

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

The best way to approach the NICU staff, the NICU team, the physicians is really to bring them together. One of the things that...

ASK: Why do you do what you do?

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

ASK: What are some things I should keep in mind when touring the hospital...

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

ASK: What advice do you have for parents as their baby goes into the...

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

ASK: What can I do if I have fear of my baby going into...

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

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