New and Expectant Parents
Expecting and caring for a new baby is an exciting time but it can also mean that you have a lot of questions. Learn more about your developing baby before and after birth and what you can do to help give your child a great start.
Pregnancy Calendar
Week by Week calendar of pregnancy development.
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Text4Baby
Having a baby? Get free text messaging support throughout your pregnancy and baby's first year on prenatal care, baby health, parenting and more.
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Healthy Pregnancy Tips
Provided by cdc.gov
AAP Guidelines for Care for Infants in Planned Homebirth
Provided by aap.org
Hospital Pack List
Provided by Mayoclinic.com
Delivery Room Procedures Following a Normal Vaginal Birth
Provided by healthychildren.org
Delivery by Cesarean Section
Provided by healthchildren.org
Bringing Baby Home: How to Prepare for the Arrival of your Newborn
Provided by healthychildren.org
Breastfeeding Facts. Getting Started.
The major health organizations — including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Medical Association (AMA), the American Dietetic Association (ADA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) — agree that breast milk is the ideal form of nutrition for babies (especially during the first 6 months).
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Bonding With Your Baby
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Understanding Motherhood and Mood: Baby Blues and Beyond
Provided by healthychildren.org
Positive Parenting Tips
Provided by cdc.gov
The American Academy of Pediatrics's Ages and Stages
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Baby Steps: Learn the Signs. Act Early
Video on early recognition of developmental disabilities such as autism.
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Child Passenger Safety
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Safe Sleep For Baby
Provided by aap.org
Reducing SIDS Risk
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