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.

ASK: My nipples are sore what can I apply to them to help?

ASK: If my baby has an extended stay in the NICU, is it possible for me to stay near my baby?

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

DO: Helping New Moms Find Success with Breastfeeding

ASK: What can I do if I have an oversupply of milk (or engorgement)?

ASK: My baby is getting frustrated with baby-led breastfeeding. What can I do?

ASK: Can pumping increase or decrease my milk supply?

ASK: How can I obtain a hospital grade breast pump?

ASK: What is the best way to warm up my breastmilk?

Newborn Care Jennifer Moss-Corbin, IBCLC

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...

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ASK: What is colostrum?

Body Functions Kristen Hall, RN, MSN, CNM

What is Colostrum? "So colostrum is a precursor to breast milk. It usually starts developing in your body, actually around 20 weeks of pregnancy. Then,...

ASK: How does tongue and lip ties affect breastfeeding?

Newborn Care Dr. Saadia I. Mohammed, DDS

How does tongue and lip ties affect breastfeeding? The most common things that happens with breastfeeding and the inability for the child to latch on...

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

Newborn Care Dr. Saadia I. Mohammed, DDS

What are lip and tongue ties and what can be done about them? A leg or a tongue tie is when someone has a tethered...

ASK: What can I expect coming into the NICU?

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

What can I expect coming into the NICU? Coming to the NICU is an intimidating event, but I want to want to do is offer...

ASK: Do all NICU’s support Kangaroo Care?

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

Kangaroo Care and the NICU I believe that every NICU across the country would support Kangaroo Care. It's a beautiful avenue for bonding. It's a...

ASK: Why is Birthpedia important for parents?

Newborn Care Canaan Stage

Birthpedia is important for parents "Birthpedia is so important for this generation of moms and dads that are coming in to this age now. And...

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...

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