Infant and Newborn Care

Going home with a new baby is exciting, but it can be scary, too. Newborns have many needs, like frequent feedings and diaper changes. Babies can have health issues that are different from older children and adults, like diaper rash and cradle cap.

Your baby will go through many changes during the first year of life. You may feel uneasy at first. Ask your health care provider for help if you need it.

External Resources

Wee Angel Wear - Infant sleepers, hats and wraps designed size appropriate for 1 lb through newborn. Garments accommodate monitor leads and special equipment that may be required for infant cares.

Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island - Health care facilities for women in the country, provides primary care and specialized services for women and newborn children.

Vermont Oxford Network - Non-profit voluntary collaboration concerned with medical care for newborn infants and their families. Database, projects, membership information, and news.

Perinatal Pediatrics - Section from the American Academy of Pediatrics concerned with improving the care of pregnant women, fetuses, and newborn infants. Information on education programs, membership and research.

The Sick Newborn - Written by health professionals for parents and families of a sick infant. Includes information about neonatal intensive care, common conditions, abnormalities and diseases, and preparing for hospital discharge.

Mum's the Word Doula Services - Serves the state. Also offers breastfeeding and newborn care classes, infant massage, and doula training.

Henderson County, Texas Help Center - Offers counseling, day care, teen pregnancy programs, parenting education, child advocacy center, infant and newborn services, student assistance programs, and after school programs.

Hygeia - Resources for grieving parents who have lost a pregnancy or newborn child, as well as for those caring for critically ill infants.

Baby Nurse on the Go! - Postpartum care company offers a wide variety of high quality infant care services to assist new parents with the care of their newborn.

Not to Worry Inc. - Offers home care for postpartum moms, newborns, infants, and children. Services, resources, and tips.

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