A newborn baby with mild jaundice wearing a blue cap.

Newborn Jaundice: A Guide For Parents Blog Post

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, typically appearing within the first few days of life. It results from an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the normal...
An infant's foot with a small puncture in the heel for newborn screening.

Newborn Screening: The Infant Heel Stick Test Blog Post

The infant heel stick, also known as the heel prick test or the infant blood spot test, is a routine procedure performed on newborns shortly after birth. This test involves...
A mother holds her newborn infant on her bare chest.

The Benefits of Newborn Skin-to-Skin Contact Blog Post

Skin-to-skin contact, often referred to as "kangaroo care," is the practice of placing a newborn baby directly on the caregiver's bare chest, allowing for skin-to-skin contact. This practice has numerous...
A new born baby gazes up at her mother.

Understanding Newborn Antibiotic Eye Ointment Blog Post

Welcoming a newborn into the world comes with a host of decisions that can significantly impact their health and well-being. Among these decisions is whether to use antibiotic eye ointment...
Parents hold their newborn baby immediately after a c-section.

What is a Gentle Cesarean? Blog Post

A gentle C-section (also called a family-centered cesarean) is a growing movement to bring more connection and warmth to surgical births. Just like with a vaginal birth, a mother can...