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Baby's Care After Birth

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Baby's Care in the Delivery Room

Baby's Care After a Vaginal Delivery

Baby's Care After a Cesarean Delivery

When a Baby Has Difficulty After Birth

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The Growing Child: Newborn

A helpful look at what to expect with your newborn—from your baby's growth and reflexes to crying and emotional development.

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Well-Baby Checkup: Up to 1 Month

After your first newborn visit, your baby will likely have a checkup within their first month of life. At this checkup, the health care provider will examine the baby and ask how things are going at home. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

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Choosing Your Child's Healthcare Provider

A pediatrician, family practice healthcare provider, physician's assistant, family nurse practitioner, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical specialty dealing with children is called pediatrics.

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Irritable Child, Uncertain Cause

Fussiness with irritable behavior is common among children. It is most likely a reaction to some change in the child's environment. Sometimes, though, fussy behavior is an early sign of a physical illness.

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