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Newborn transition

A transition routine is a predictable sequence of cues and steps that helps a child move between activities with less distress.

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Postpartum care in hospital vs birth center

Postpartum care in hospital vs birth center

What postpartum care is meant to accomplish Postpartum care begins immediately after birth, not at the six-week visit. In the first hours, clinicians are watching for expected recovery and early signs of deterioration. For the birthing parent, this includes assessment of vital signs, uterine tone, vaginal bleeding, perineal or incision pain, bladder emptying, mobility, nausea, […]

How babies adapt to new environments

How babies adapt to new environments

The first hours after birth: a major physiologic transition In utero, a fetus is buffered by a constant temperature, continuous nutrient delivery, and a relatively stable sensory environment. Birth ends that protected state abruptly. The newborn must begin thermoregulation, maintain euglycemia, coordinate breathing and circulation, and tolerate intermittent feeding while the autonomic nervous system is […]

Planning weekends and coordinating family schedule

Planning weekends and coordinating family schedule

Start With The Purpose Of The Weekend Weekend planning works best when it begins with function, not perfection. A family weekend has several jobs: recovery after school and work, connection between family members, maintenance tasks, social participation, physical activity, and preparation for the coming week. When every task competes equally, parents may feel as if […]