Newborn: 1 Day to 3 Months Articles

Your Baby in the First Three Months

Once you have actually had your baby, the parenting begins. No parents are perfect and even the best parents are going to make mistakes from time to time. However, understanding what is expected in a baby’s development can help you prepare for and adjust better to the...

The APGAR Test Explained

Once your baby is born, the primary function of the hospital or birth staff is to ensure that mother and baby are healthy. The APGAR test is an assessment of your baby’s overall health, and was developed in 1972 by Dr. Virginia Apgar, an obstetric anesthesiologist....

Understanding Newborn Testing

Once your baby is born, you will likely take a huge breath of relief and congratulate yourself on a job well done. However, those around you will still be hustling to ensure that your baby is getting the best care possible during those first few important days of...

Understanding Circumcision

Whether you know you are having a boy, or just know you have a 50% chance of delivering one, then chances are that you and your partner have discusses whether your baby boy will be circumcised. For many parents, deciding whether to circumcise or not can be very...