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OB-GYNs do not provide care for children. Because of this, you will need to choose a provider for your baby. Choose from Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine or Family Medicine providers. Con...

Being prepared for your stay at the hospital will make it a more comfortable experience for you, as well as your support person and newborn, and the baby's sibling(s). Here are some items that you sho...

The best protection for your child in a vehicle crash is a properly secured child safety seat. However, buying and installing the correct seat for your child can be confusing. Car crashes are the lead...

Experiencing childbirth and welcoming a newborn for the first time—or for the first time in many years—can make some moms feel uneasy and anxious. Mayo Clinic Health System offers a variet...

Your first goal will be to get to know and care for your newborn baby, as well as to take care of yourself. It's fun to celebrate and share your joy with visitors. Yet it's important to create bonding...

Breastfeeding is an excellent way to nourish and nurture your baby. Most women have the physical capacity to provide breast milk for their baby. Optimal benefits for mother and baby are attained if br...

Nurses will routinely perform postpartum checks during your stay. Checks include your temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Nurses also will assess the firmness of your uterus, assess your perineal a...

You may need experienced wound care if you have severe or chronic wounds and surgical incisions. Learn about the types of chronic wounds and treatment options available. Chronic wound types There are...

What causes nonhealing wounds? Chronic, or nonhealing, wounds can result from a number of factors, including diabetes, poor circulation, trauma, vascular disease and immobility. These can lead to pres...

If you have an ostomy, ask for a wound and ostomy care nurse to meet with you before and after any surgery. Follow-up care is available for fitting of appliances and concerns about possible complicati...