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In our pediatric
practice, parents of newborns range from calm to anxious. We
have created a framework that illustrates how parents are
feeling when faced with questions and challenges of newborn
care. We call this framework "Parental Comfort Zones" (tm). The
goal of the newborn care video and website is to educate and
prepare new parents for the challenges they are going to face
and transition them into a healthy "Zone".
The newborn care
video will start by discussing the preparation for the newborn's
arrival and cover topics including choosing a pediatrician,
questions to ask your obstetrician, and how to prepare the house
for a newborn. We have created a download list of what to bring
to the hospital as well as what to have at home to help prepare
for your newborn's arrival.
The newborn video
will also cover common topics including newborn feeding. This is
the most common topic that is discussed in our pediatric office
and the most commonly searched newborn term on the internet.
Another topic of concern for parents is newborn crying, which
can be very frustrating and scary to new parents without much
experience in this area. Our newborn video will educate you in
some of the causes of crying, which may include newborn colic, a
poorly misunderstood behavior of a newborn.
Newborn jaundice is
another topic of great interest. A significant number of
newborns will have jaundice, which will be followed by your
pediatrician. Our video will discuss the relationship of newborn
jaundice and weight loss, which may reduce a new parent's
anxiety for this very common issue.
Another common
concern by parents is how frequently their newborn spits up.
Although usually harmless, newborn reflux can have some
potential problems for the baby and what a pediatrician may be
concerned about is highlighted in our video.
We all like to
sleep, and some of us appreciate it more than others. After your
newborn arrives, you will appreciate the sleep you get that much
more! On the newborn video, newborn sleeping patterns are
discussed as well as when to consult your pediatrician for
specific newborn sleep issues.
An important subject to discuss
when speaking of newborn sleep is SIDS (Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome). Our video discusses the latest strategies to decrease
the occurrence of this terrible event.
A common topic in
the media surrounding newborns and infants is vaccinations. Our
video will discuss the latest recommendations of newborn
vaccinations.
Our newborn care
website will provide you with a bulletin board community to
share your questions with other visitors, which may be helpful
in your journey into parenthood. In addition, we have given you
a great newborn care resource directory which will provide
useful information during this new time of your life. We hope
you enjoy our newborn care Website. We will consistently update
the Website with information to help new parents ease into
parenthood and maximize their enjoyment of this incredible
experience. Remember, always consult your pediatrician if
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Newborn Care: New Year Tip
Happy new years! With a new year comes a newborn
in your life. In 2009, many families are still
recovering from our economic situation. Based on
what economists are saying, 2010 may also be
difficult financially. Preparing for your
newborn's arrival and caring for your newborn is
expensive. Furniture, clothing, food and doctor
visits - both obstetrics and pediatric,
contribute to the expenses of new parents.
Start to consider the additional costs in your
monthly budget. By planning ahead you will be
more prepared for this new adventure, which will
decrease the amount of stress new parents may
encounter. It is also important to be aware,
after the newborn arrives of your stress level
as new parents. Different levels of stress are
illustrated in my "Parental
Comfort Zones", which are important
to monitor for new parents. The key is to get
parents of the newborn to be in a healthy "Zone"
which will make the experience of newborn
parenting more enjoyable.
Family and friend support is also essential.
With a newborn on the way and after the
newborn's delivery, it is important to reach out
to family and friends who can be an instrumental
support network in reducing stress of new
parents.
If
you are able, 2010 is also a great time to give
to those families in need. Newborn Care 101 is
donating a portion of its proceeds of the
newborn video
to The American Academy of Pediatrics - Friends
of Children Fund.
Check out our
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ's) section for more information which will
help reduce a new parent's stress. Also visit
our other
newborn seasonal tips
page. Check out the
newborn care DVD
for many more frequently asked questions, viewed
from the comfort of your own home. |
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