Your Nutrition and Breastfeeding
People who are breastfeeding should eat a well-balanced, varied diet and drink enough liquids. Read on for more details.
Taking Care of Your Breast Pump and Collection Kit
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesIt’s important to keep your breast pump and all its parts clean and sterilized to keep your baby safe from breastmilk contamination. Here’s what you need to know.
Storing Your Breastmilk
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA helpful look at practical and health considerations when storing your breastmilk.
Gestational Age Assessment
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesIt’s not always easy to tell a newborn’s age by their size. Premature babies are usually small, but full-term and past-term babies can be small, too. That’s when doctors will do a gestational assessment to determine if a newborn needs special treatment.
Physical Exam of the Newborn
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesA complete physical exam is an important part of newborn care. Each body system is carefully checked for signs of health and normal function.
Taking a Baby’s Temperature
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesMost doctors advise taking a baby’s temperature rectally, by placing a thermometer in the baby’s anus. Learn more about this and other ways to take a baby’s temperature and when to call a doctor.