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If you have concerns about your child's development, pediatric speech therapy can help. Speech-language pathologists help infants, children and families reach maximum function while at home, school an...

Families experience many emotions after the birth of a baby. After delivery, it’s time to admire the newborn, bond with baby, breastfeed, rest and recuperate, and welcome visitors when...

The Family Birth Center in Austin, which provides care for low- to high-risk pregnancies, has a beautiful new unit. The new unit features: 10 labor and delivery rooms with private bathrooms A...

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...

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...

After you have chosen the provider who will care for you during pregnancy, it’s time to start making a few preparations before baby arrives. Here are a few things you should plan for: Selec...

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...

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...

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...