Author : Andrew Adesman
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 10,90 MB
Release : 2009-01-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780470179390
Ear infections need to be treated with antibiotics. Newborns and infants should be bathed daily. New parents are deluged with advice on how to care for their babies. This book explores common baby health myths--in areas such as feeding, sleeping, toilet training, and illness--to help them separate baby facts from baby fiction.
Author : Aurora Brooks
Publisher : BabyDreamers.net
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 33,65 MB
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1991116519
Are you a new parent or soon-to-be parent looking for a comprehensive guide on baby newborn care? Look no further! "Amazing Facts About Baby Newborn Care" is the ultimate resource for all your baby care needs. From sleep patterns to feeding techniques, diaper changing to bathing basics, this book covers it all. With a detailed table of contents, you can easily navigate through the chapters and find the information you need. Chapter 1: Sleep Patterns Learn about the different sleep patterns of newborns and how to establish a healthy sleep routine for your baby. Discover tips and tricks to help your little one sleep through the night and get the rest they need. Chapter 2: Feeding Techniques In this chapter, you will find valuable information on breastfeeding benefits and bottle-feeding tips. Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle-feed, this section will provide you with the knowledge and techniques to ensure your baby is getting the nutrition they need. Chapter 3: Diaper Changing Master the art of diaper changing with this comprehensive guide. From choosing the right diapers to proper diapering techniques, you will become a pro in no time. Chapter 4: Bathing Basics Learn the ins and outs of bathing your newborn with this detailed chapter. Discover the benefits of both sponge bathing and tub bathing and gain confidence in keeping your baby clean and happy. Chapter 5: Bonding and Soothing Explore the importance of bonding with your baby through skin-to-skin contact and learn effective soothing techniques to calm your little one. Chapter 6: Developmental Milestones Track your baby's growth and development with this chapter on developmental milestones. From motor skills to cognitive development, you will gain insight into what to expect as your baby grows. Chapter 7: Vaccination Schedule Stay up to date with your baby's immunizations by following the vaccination schedule outlined in this chapter. Learn about the importance of vaccines and how they protect your baby from harmful diseases. Chapter 8: Common Health Concerns From colic management to dealing with reflux, this chapter addresses common health concerns that parents may encounter. Gain knowledge and confidence in handling these issues effectively. Chapter 9: Babyproofing Your Home Ensure your baby's safety by babyproofing your home. This chapter provides tips and advice on creating a safe environment for your little one to explore. Chapter 10: Postpartum Care for Mothers Don't forget about self-care! This chapter focuses on postpartum care for This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Amazing Facts About Baby Newborn Care 1. Sleep Patterns 2. Feeding Techniques 2.1 Breastfeeding Benefits 2.2 Bottle-Feeding Tips 3. Diaper Changing 4. Bathing Basics 4.1 Sponge Bathing 4.2 Tub Bathing 5. Bonding and Soothing 5.1 Skin-to-Skin Contact 5.2 Soothing Techniques 6. Developmental Milestones 6.1 Motor Skills 6.2 Cognitive Development 7. Vaccination Schedule 8. Common Health Concerns 8.1 Colic Management 8.2 Dealing with Reflux 9. Babyproofing Your Home 10. Postpartum Care for Mothers Frequently Asked Questions
Author : Aurora Brooks
Publisher : BabyDreamers.net
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 15,93 MB
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 199111625X
Surprising Facts About Baby Newborn Care is a comprehensive guide that provides essential information for new parents on how to care for their newborns. From understanding sleep patterns to learning about feeding frequency and amounts, this book covers all the important aspects of newborn care. The importance of skin-to-skin contact is discussed in the first chapter. This practice has been proven to have numerous benefits for both the baby and the parent, including promoting bonding and regulating the baby's body temperature. Understanding newborn sleep patterns is crucial for parents to establish healthy sleep habits. The book delves into the different stages of sleep, including REM sleep, and debunks the myth of babies sleeping through the night. Feeding frequency and amounts are also addressed in detail. New parents often have questions about how often to feed their newborns and how much milk or formula to give them. This chapter provides valuable insights and guidelines to ensure that babies are getting the nutrition they need. Growth spurts and increased appetite are common occurrences in newborns. This book explains why these happen and offers tips on how to handle them. It also discusses the signs of hunger in newborns, helping parents recognize when their baby needs to be fed. Umbilical cord care is another important topic covered in this book. Parents will learn how to properly care for their baby's umbilical cord stump to prevent infection and promote healing. Handling a newborn's fragile neck can be intimidating for new parents. The book emphasizes the importance of neck strength and provides techniques for supporting the neck safely. Newborn reflexes are fascinating and sometimes surprising. The rooting reflex and grasp reflex are explained in detail, giving parents a better understanding of their baby's natural instincts. Tummy time is crucial for a baby's development, and this book explains why. It also provides tips on preventing flat head syndrome and guides parents on when and how to start tummy time. Newborn vaccinations are a hot topic for many parents. This book discusses common vaccines for newborns, their benefits, and risks, helping parents make informed decisions. Newborn hearing screening is another important aspect of newborn care. The book explains the different tests used to assess a baby's hearing and the importance of early detection. Recognizing newborn cues is essential for parents to meet their baby's needs. Hunger cues and sleep cues are discussed in detail, helping parents decode their baby's signals. Bathing a newborn can be a daunting task for new parents. This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Surprising Facts About Baby Newborn Care Importance of Skin-to-Skin Contact Understanding Newborn Sleep Patterns REM Sleep in Newborns The Myth of Sleeping Through the Night Feeding Frequency and Amounts Growth Spurts and Increased Appetite Signs of Hunger in Newborns Umbilical Cord Care Handling a Newborn's Fragile Neck The Importance of Neck Strength Techniques for Supporting the Neck Understanding Newborn Reflexes The Rooting Reflex The Grasp Reflex Importance of Tummy Time Preventing Flat Head Syndrome When and How to Start Tummy Time Newborn Vaccinations Common Vaccines for Newborns Benefits and Risks of Vaccinations Newborn Hearing Screening The Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test The Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test Recognizing Newborn Cues Understanding Hunger Cues Decoding Sleep Cues Newborn Bathing Tips Sponge Baths for Newborns Transitioning to Tub Baths Frequently Asked Questions
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 49,3 MB
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0309669820
The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than any other country in the world, yet outcomes are worse than other high-resource countries, and even worse for Black and Native American women. There are a variety of factors that influence childbirth, including social determinants such as income, educational levels, access to care, financing, transportation, structural racism and geographic variability in birth settings. It is important to reevaluate the United States' approach to maternal and newborn care through the lens of these factors across multiple disciplines. Birth Settings in America: Outcomes, Quality, Access, and Choice reviews and evaluates maternal and newborn care in the United States, the epidemiology of social and clinical risks in pregnancy and childbirth, birth settings research, and access to and choice of birth settings.
Author : Lise Eliot
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 25,25 MB
Release : 2010-06-16
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0307575381
As a research neuroscientist, Lise Eliot has made the study of the human brain her life's work. But it wasn't until she was pregnant with her first child that she became intrigued with the study of brain development. She wanted to know precisely how the baby's brain is formed, and when and how each sense, skill, and cognitive ability is developed. And just as important, she was interested in finding out how her role as a nurturer can affect this complex process. How much of her baby's development is genetically ordained--and how much is determined by environment? Is there anything parents can do to make their babies' brains work better--to help them become smarter, happier people? Drawing upon the exploding research in this field as well as the stories of real children, What's Going On in There? is a lively and thought-provoking book that charts the brain's development from conception through the critical first five years. In examining the many factors that play crucial roles in that process, What's Going On in There? explores the evolution of the senses, motor skills, social and emotional behaviors, and mental functions such as attention, language, memory, reasoning, and intelligence. This remarkable book also discusses: how a baby's brain is "assembled" from scratch the critical prenatal factors that shapebrain development how the birthing process itself affects the brain which forms of stimulation are most effective at promoting cognitive development how boys' and girls' brains develop differently how nutrition, stress, and other physical and social factors can permanently affect a child's brain Brilliantly blending cutting-edge science with a mother's wisdom and insight, What's Going On in There? is an invaluable contribution to the nature versus nurture debate. Children's development is determined both by the genes they are born with and the richness of their early environment. This timely and important book shows parents the innumerable ways in which they can actually help their children grow better brains.
Author : Harvey Karp, M.D.
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 23,21 MB
Release : 2008-11-19
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0307485803
Perfect for expecting parents who want to provide a soothing home for the newest member of their family, The Happiest Baby on the Block, the national bestseller by respected pediatrician and child development expert Dr. Harvey Karp, is a revolutionary method for calming a crying infant and promoting healthy sleep from day one. In perhaps the most important parenting book of the decade, Dr. Harvey Karp reveals an extraordinary treasure sought by parents for centuries --an automatic “off-switch” for their baby’s crying. No wonder pediatricians across the country are praising him and thousands of Los Angeles parents, from working moms to superstars like Madonna and Pierce Brosnan, have turned to him to learn the secrets for making babies happy. Never again will parents have to stand by helpless and frazzled while their poor baby cries and cries. Dr. Karp has found there IS a remedy for colic. “I share with parents techniques known only to the most gifted baby soothers throughout history …and I explain exactly how they work.” In a innovative and thought-provoking reevaluation of early infancy, Dr. Karp blends modern science and ancient wisdom to prove that newborns are not fully ready for the world when they are born. Through his research and experience, he has developed four basic principles that are crucial for understanding babies as well as improving their sleep and soothing their senses: ·The Missing Fourth Trimester: as odd as it may sound, one of the main reasons babies cry is because they are born three months too soon. ·The Calming Reflex: the automatic reset switch to stop crying of any baby in the first few months of life. ·The 5 “S’s”: the simple steps (swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking) that trigger the calming reflex. For centuries, parents have tried these methods only to fail because, as with a knee reflex, the calming reflex only works when it is triggered in precisely the right way. Unlike other books that merely list these techniques Dr. Karp teaches parents exactly how to do them, to guide cranky infants to calm and easy babies to serenity in minutes…and help them sleep longer too. ·The Cuddle Cure: the perfect mix the 5 “S’s” that can soothe even the most colicky of infants. In the book, Dr. Karp also explains: What is colic? Why do most babies get much more upset in the evening? How can a parent calm a baby--in mere minutes? Can babies be spoiled? When should a parent of a crying baby call the doctor? How can a parent get their baby to sleep a few hours longer? Even the most loving moms and dads sometimes feel pushed to the breaking point by their infant’s persistent cries. Coming to the rescue, however, Dr. Karp places in the hands of parents, grandparents, and all childcare givers the tools they need to be able to calm their babies almost as easily as…turning off a light. From the Hardcover edition.
Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 21,37 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9241547626
The main aim of this practical Handbookis to strengthen counselling and communication skills of skilled attendants (SAs) and other health providers, helping them to effectively discuss with women, families and communities the key issues surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, postnatal and post-abortion care. Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Careis divided into three main sections. Part 1 is an introduction which describes the aims and objectives and the general layout of the Handbook. Part 2 describes the counselling process and outlines the six key steps to effective counselling. It explores the counselling context and factors that influence this context including the socio-economic, gender, and cultural environment. A series of guiding principles is introduced and specific counselling skills are outlined. Part 3 focuses on different maternal and newborn health topics, including general care in the home during pregnancy; birth and emergency planning; danger signs in pregnancy; post-abortion care; support during labor; postnatal care of the mother and newborn; family planning counselling; breastfeeding; women with HIV/AIDS; death and bereavement; women and violence; linking with the community. Each Session contains specific aims and objectives, clearly outlining the skills that will be developed and corresponding learning outcomes. Practical activities have been designed to encourage reflection, provoke discussions, build skills and ensure the local relevance of information. There is a review at the end of each session to ensure the SAs have understood the key points before they progress to subsequent sessions.
Author : World Health Organization. Reproductive Health and Research
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 47,90 MB
Release : 2003-04-17
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9241590351
Kangaroo mother care is a method of care of preterm infants which involves infants being carried, usually by the mother, with skin-to-skin contact. This guide is intended for health professionals responsible for the care of low-birth-weight and preterm infants. Designed to be adapted to local conditions, it provides guidance on how to organize services at the referral level and on what is needed to provide effective kangaroo mother care.
Author : Robert Black
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 27,18 MB
Release : 2016-04-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1464803684
The evaluation of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) by the Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (DCP3) focuses on maternal conditions, childhood illness, and malnutrition. Specifically, the chapters address acute illness and undernutrition in children, principally under age 5. It also covers maternal mortality, morbidity, stillbirth, and influences to pregnancy and pre-pregnancy. Volume 3 focuses on developments since the publication of DCP2 and will also include the transition to older childhood, in particular, the overlap and commonality with the child development volume. The DCP3 evaluation of these conditions produced three key findings: 1. There is significant difficulty in measuring the burden of key conditions such as unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, nonsexually transmitted infections, infertility, and violence against women. 2. Investments in the continuum of care can have significant returns for improved and equitable access, health, poverty, and health systems. 3. There is a large difference in how RMNCH conditions affect different income groups; investments in RMNCH can lessen the disparity in terms of both health and financial risk.
Author : Jennifer Waldburger
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 35,63 MB
Release : 2007-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0757305601
Two experts who are helping Hollywood's A-list babies get their Rzzz'sS share the no-fail, family-friendly method for millions of sleep-deprived moms and dads. Their technique addresses the emotional needs of both the parents and children up to age five, a critical component of success, and why other sleep methods often fail.
