Research Notes on Newborn Health
Many new parents are not certain as to how to care for their new baby. They may feel overwhelmed or stressed. Thankfully we live in an age of technology where there is an abundance of tips and advice to get us through.
Fast Facts:
- It is essential to develop a bond with your newborn.
- Ask for help from family and friends.
- Seek help immediately if you think you may hurt you baby.
5 Great Resources on Newborn Health
- March of Dimes: Understanding your Newborn: An Interactive Tutorial
- BabyCenter: Newborn Health and Safety
- Medline Plus: Newborn Care
- World Health Organization: Newborn Care Principles
- iVillage: Newborn Care
5 Latest Headlines on Newborn Health
Basic Information About Newborn Health
- Nemours Foundation: A Guide for New Parents
- JAMA: Caring for a New Baby
- Nemours Foundation: First Day of Life | Newborn Senses | Sleep and Newborns
- Your Baby Today: Bath Time | Baby Poop | Changing a Diaper | Dressing Your Baby
Care for Common Newborn Conditions
- iVillage: Newborn Health
- University of Pennsylvania Health System: Newborn Care
- Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation: Coping When Your Baby Has Reflux Or GERD
- Medem: Care of the Uncircumcised Penis | Cradle Cap
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Colic
- Mayo Clinic: Diaper Rash
- Your Baby Today: Common Infant Ailments
What Are Some Ways to Adjust to Life With a Newborn?
- Mayo Clinic: Newborn Care: Common-Sense Strategies for Stressed-Out Parents | Crying Baby: How to Keep Your Cool
- Nemours Foundation: Bonding with Your Baby
- About Kids Health: Adjusting to Your Newborn
What Are Some Medical Tests Done for Newborn Health?
- Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York: Newborn Health Assessment
- March of Dimes: Newborn Screening
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: Apgar Assessment
- Cleveland Clinic: Newborn Care in the Hospital
- Your Baby Today: Vaccines
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Newborn Health?
- Holistic Pediatric Association: Newborn Care
- Childbirth.org: Infant Massage
- HealthyChild.net: Newborn Care
What is the Proper Care for the Umbilical Cord?
- About.com: Umbilical Care for Newborns
- Mayo Clinic: Umbilical Cord Care: Relax It's Simple
- Your Baby Today: Umbilical Cord Care
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Newborn Health
- HealthBoards: Infant Care
- My Baby Blog: Care for All Stages of Your Baby's Development
- Baby Care Answers: Newborn Care, Sleep Training & Taming Toddler Tantrums
Foundations and Support Groups on Newborn Health
- Save Babies Through Screening Foundation: Official Site
- March of Dimes: Official Site
- Nemours Foundation: Official Site
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Newborn Health
- Oxford Journals: Medical Journal Articles on Newborn Health
- New England Journal of Medicine: Medical Journal Articles on Newborn Health
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Newborn Health
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Newborn Health
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Newborn Health
Clinical Trials on Newborn Health
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Newborn Health
- Center Watch: Clinical Trials on Newborn Health
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- Contributor: Jacky Graves
- Reviewer: Tara
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 2, 2008
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