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This is a child who is a few minutes or days old. Caring for a newborn is not very easy, especially for the first-time mothers. It will include changing your schedule to accommodate time for your child and learning all the basics, including bathing and feeding the newborn. Scientific research shows that some mothers may become overwhelmed and develop postnatal depression, especially during the first few weeks or months after delivery.In this section, you will learn more about newborn care basics that will help you eliminate your fears of handling a newborn.

Proximal Parenting Tends To Produce Children Who Are Emotionally Secure

July 7, 2018

Emotions and Behavior

How Proximal Parenting Produces Children Who Are Emotionally Secure

Proximal parenting is a parenting strategy that involves body-to-body contact and stimulation. According to certain studies, proximal parenting is commonly used by parents of low educational background and in rural settings. It is believed that proximal parenting stimulates natural reactions in infants. It also tends to create a sense of

Newborn Care·Research Findings

How Do Hats Made of Cotton or Wool Affect Infants’ Body Temperature?

The materials from which baby’s clothes are made is not a minor concern, particularly concerning head coverings. Why? The brain of a baby represents 12 percent of its body weight, and the head

Does Skin-to-Skin Contact with the Father Have Positive Effects on the Baby?

The benefits of skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her children have

Fast Weight Gaining have Negative Consequences on My Baby

Does Rapid Weight Gain Have Negative Consequences for My Baby?

Some studies have shown that babies who are small for their gestational

Do Massages Help Newborns with Low Birth Weight?

November 5, 2020

Newborn Care·Research Findings

Newborns with low birth weight are vulnerable to a significant number of diseases during early childhood. If not treated properly, some diseases can cause permanent complications, including neurological, behavioral, immunological, and respiratory

Skin-to-Skin Contact may Help Preterm Babies in Pain

Skin-to-Skin Contact May Help Relieve Pain in Preterm Babies The Effects of Skin-to-Skin Contact during Acute Pain in Preterm Newborns

August 3, 2018

Research Findings

Pain in the early stages of life is related to deep and permanent changes in babies’ brains. Despite this, many premature infants do not receive adequate treatment when they are subjected to