Congratulations! Your beautiful new bundle of joy is here. Loved ones and relatives visit the hospital to see your precious little one. Balloons, flowers and adorable tiny outfits appear, as well as unsolicited advice on feeding, sleeping, diapering and more.
Information overload – and you haven't even left the hospital yet! It doesn't matter how much advice you get from your dear aunt or how many baby books you've read before your baby arrived, there will be questions that need to be answered in a personal way to give you peace and assurance as a new parent.
Is my baby getting enough breast milk? This is an often-asked question. |
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One of the most important – and objective – sources for new parents is a good pediatrician who expects frequent calls to his or her office. "It is important for parents to feel entirely comfortable with their pediatrician," says Dr. Steven Kairys, chairperson of the department of pediatrics at Jersey Shore Medical Center.
To learn more about the top 10 concerns new parents have regarding their newborns, three pediatricians share their views – and answers – to common questions. Remember, when in doubt, call your own physician.
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