Celebrating NICU Awareness Month
There is no debating the fact that Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU’s) across the country save lives. A 2015 article […]
Newborn Care
Newborn Bath Safety Tips
According to Stanford Children’s Health, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of death for children one year and younger. For
The Importance of Newborn Healthy Sleep Habits
Anyone who has spent time around a newborn knows that they spend most of their day sleeping. In fact, according
Determining the Compatibility of Breastfeeding and Medication
For many new parents, taking medication is an inevitable part of life. Whether it is a pre-existing condition, a complication
Swaddling Benefits for Newborns
Swaddling is a practice that has been in use around the world for thousands of years. In its simplest form,
Questions to Ask Your Newborn Care Specialist
As you may know, a Newborn Care Specialist or NCS is defined as an individual with a unique combination of
What Does a Newborn Care Specialist do Overnight?
Bringing home a new child often means that the sleep schedule of the entire household is interrupted. Most parents struggle
The First Hour After Birth
The first hour after birth is sometimes referred to as the “Golden Hour” because of the many important things that
Newborn Care in the Hospital
It is not uncommon for parents to have misconceptions about how their hospital stay will go after the arrival of