Postpartum and Newborn Care

How Often Should You Visit Your Pediatrician?

At Baptist Health, we want you to know that your pediatrician is your partner in the well-being and healthcare of your baby. Since you know your child best, pediatricians rely on your observations and questions to understand when your baby needs help and how they are developing.

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10 Ways Your Body Changes After Pregnancy

Bringing home a new baby comes with lots of changes. You have a new routine, new priorities and you’ll find your body is a little different as well. Read on for 10 of the changes you may experience after pregnancy.

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Your Baby and Breastfeeding

A baby who breastfeeds well cues (shows readiness) for feedings, is in a good feeding position, latches-on (attaches) deeply at the breast, and moves milk forward from the breast and into his or her mouth. It is also comfortable for the mother. 

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Su Bebé y La Lactancia Materna

Baptist Health quiere asegurarse de que tenga la información que necesita para que el proceso de lactancia sea lo más fluido posible. Siga leyendo para conocer los principales consejos que

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How the NICU Can Help Your Baby

When you write your birth plan, it likely doesn’t include your baby going to the NICU.  The NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, is a facility within Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock that contains equipment specifically designed for newborns that need a little extra attention, as well as medical staff trained specifically to work with them. 

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