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Newborn care is a topic widely discussed by both new parents and pediatricians. We see about forty newborns a month in our practice. What we have found over the years is that the families ask the same questions regarding the care of their newborns. As pediatricians with over 50 years experience, we felt it would be helpful to make a newborn care video to address these questions. Knowledgeable and prepared parents are more relaxed and can enjoy the experience with their newborn to the fullest. In the newborn video, we will discuss common topics and answer the most frequently asked questions to help prepare new parents for this great new adventure!
 

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 concerned about your newborn.

Newborn Care 101 Newborn Video Intro Winter Newborn Care Tip As a pediatrician, I will never say there is a bad time to have a newborn. However, there might be "better" times than winter. At this time of the year, new parents have to be extra careful exposing their newborns to lots of people as there are a number of infections that are prevalent. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory infections in infants and babies. It can be mild in older child and adults but has the potential to affect infants much worse. There is presently no vaccine to prevent RSV, but premature babies and babies with underlying health conditions can be given monthly medicine during the winter to try to prevent infection. Rotavirus is an intestinal infection that gives children severe diarrhea It is the leading cause of severe diarrhea worldwide. The concern with this type of infection is its potential to cause dehydration. A vaccine does exist and can be administered as early as 6 weeks to provide protection. Influenza is also common during the winter. H1NI has decreased in prevalence in the U.S., but the seasonal flu season has not begun yet. There is a yearly flu vaccine available but babies cannot receive their first dose until 6 months of age. Therefore, be careful exposing your newborn to lots of people, especially other children. Make sure everyone's hands are washed before touching your baby. Most importantly, vaccinate all household contacts against the flu. 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. Go to our newborn care DVD newborn care DVD page for many more frequently asked questions, viewed from the comfort of your own home.

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