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

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

ASK: Why would I want to wear my baby? Doesn’t babywearing make them less...

Babywearing Benefits ANSWER: "Wearing our babies actually does not make them less independent. In fact, it does quite the opposite. Especially with neonatal and newborns,...
Pregnancy Advicesvideo

ASK: What can I expect at the early stages of breastfeeding my baby?

Breastfeeding Essential Info ANSWER: "Around 16 weeks of gestation, your body actually starts to produce colostrum, which is the baby's first milk and it's rich...
Pregnancy Questions And Answersvideo

ASK: Should I be alarmed that my baby is going into the NICU?

Should I be alarmed that my baby is going into the NICU? "If your baby's going into the NICU, that means your baby needs some...
Common Pregnancy Questionsvideo

ASK: Where can i find more info on the infant microbiome?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER Right now, a lot of the science and the research that's coming out is mostly confined to academic papers and to research...
Pregnancy Advicesvideo

ASK: What are benefits of breastfeeding my baby?

Breastfeeding Benefits ANSWER: "The benefits for breastfeeding have been shown in research. There's benefits for both mother and infant, and these benefits are available over...
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ASK: What are multi-disciplinary rounds in the NICU and how can I be apart...

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...