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Discover helpful tips on caring for your newborn, including:
- The power of skin-to-skin contact for both baby and mother
- Safety precautions at the Birthing Pavilion, such as infant security tags and identification bands
- Important tests and procedures, like the newborn metabolic screen (PKU test), jaundice testing, and hearing screening
- The significance of the hepatitis B vaccine for your baby's health
- Hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective for babies
- Newborns require special oxygen tests to check for heart conditions
- Babies need to eat often due to small stomachs, cluster feeding is common
- Feed babies when they show hunger cues, not on a strict schedule
- Breastfeeding has numerous health benefits for both mother and baby
- Nurses and lactation consultants can assist with breastfeeding difficulties
- Monitor wet and dirty diapers to gauge baby's eating and health
- Babies lose some weight after birth, but regain it within two weeks
- Create a safe sleep environment for baby; avoid bed-sharing
- Learn calming techniques for fussy babies; never shake a baby
- Circumcision is a personal choice; check insurance coverage
- Birth certificate and initial medical appointments will be arranged
- Clinical resource coordinator helps with discharge needs and community resources
- Use an approved car seat for baby's safety; rear-facing for the first year
- Nurses and doctors will teach parents about baby care and address any medical concerns
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