True labor Labor begins when the uterus (the muscle that holds the baby) contracts and causes your cervix to soften and dilate. These contractions occur in regular intervals and become gradually stronger and closer together. False labor Your uterus may do some practice before the big event by contracting off and on. These irregular contractions …
Baby Safety Tips
Car Safety Properly installing and using your car seat will help keep your baby safe. The AAP recommends that all infants ride in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years old. The best car eat is the one that fits your baby’s size, is correctly installed, fits well in your own …
I’m back!
I am so excited to be back at it again with Moms on Call! Hi everybody! My name is Linda Payne and I am a Moms on Call Consultant (again, LOL!) I have been a nurse for over eleven years and I've spent most of that time working with moms and babies in various settings …
Newborn Procedures, Part 2
After delivery, there are a series of tests that your baby will undergo before being discharged home with you. Some of these screenings vary a little depending on which state you live in, but the concept remains the same. Hearing Test Why: Hearing loss may not be noticed by caregivers until the baby is much …
Newborn Procedures, part 1
Sometimes we get so focused on labor that we forget all the things that are done post-delivery! It can be overwhelming when a nurse or doctor asks you about these, so here's a brief summary of some of the first interventions that are offered to your baby after you deliver. Hepatitis B Vaccine Why: According …
White Noise video
A Sound That Baby Loves
White Noise White noise is produced when all the different frequencies of sound heard by the human ear come together at the same time. Think of sitting at a crowded baseball stadium or concert with thousands of people around you and their collective voices sound like a jumbled roar. The picture that comes to my …
What does infant reflux look like?
Infant reflux can affect how your baby feeds, gains weight, and sleeps. Both of my boys had reflux as babies and I wish I had known when to get help so we could have all gotten relief a little sooner. What is reflux? The esophagus is the tube that carries your food from your throat …
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