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Breech baby
What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?
Right before birth, most babies are in a headfirst position in the mother’s uterus. Sometimes, the baby is in a bottom-first (or feet-first) position. This is called a breech birth or breech ...
Labor
How Do I Know I’m in Labor?
Knowing when you’re in labor can be tricky. Every woman’s labor is different. Even when and how it starts varies. But there are common signs you can look for that signal your little one is about to...
A new mother sitting down while holding her baby in her arms
Circumcision
Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. Circumcision isn’t required. If parents choose this for their baby, the procedure is usually d...
Mother and son sitting on sofa breastfeeding at home
Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding has many benefits for your baby. Breast milk is rich in nutrients. It has antibodies, which help protect your baby against infections. It also can help prevent sudden infant death syn...
Postpartum
Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)
Your body has just done one of the most remarkable things it will ever do: grow another human being. After 9 months of waiting, you are probably excited to finally be home with your new baby. Much ...