Top 10 NURSE Tips

 

1. Don’t hesitate to call the Doctor with questions ( no question is stupid)

 

2. Sleep when your baby sleeps.

 

3. Limit visitors for the first 3 weeks.

 

4. Ask for and accept help

 

5. Drink lots of water

 

6. Make casseroles ahead of time & freeze them

 

7. Cleaning is not a priority at this time.

 

8. Balance time with baby and spouse

 

9. Buy a cool mist vaporizer.

 

10. Enjoy each precious day, don’t look ahead to future milestones
 

 
Text Box: What is more exciting than a new baby in the family? Maybe nothing. The first baby in particular is a life altering event. Still its hard to avoid the stress that accompanies a new arrival, the baby looks so small and fragile. I like to remind parents that cave people and Eskimos have successfully reproduced in harsh environment without the aid of strollers, disposable diapers, central heat or formula. Those little guys are tougher than you think! When the new baby arrives, your pediatrician will be notified and he will usually see the baby the next morning. If the baby has any special needs he will facilitate these with the help with the hospital staff. In the morning the pediatrician will look the baby over, confer with the nursing staff then go talk to the new parents. I am proponent of lists. If questions occur to you before the Doctors arrival, jot them down so you won’t forget when he arrives unexpectedly. Lists are also helpful for well child visits. Before the departure of the baby and parents from the hospital the pediatrician generally sits down and reviews some home going instructions which may Include umbilical cord care, infant feeding, the immunizations and well child visit schedule. Usually there is a visit shortly after discharge and the at the 2, 4 and 6 month. At each visit the pediatrician will discuss the child’s development, changes in the baby’s feeding, safety and other issues in addition to checking the baby’s growth. Text Box: In this Issue The Exitement of a Newborn Dr.Jon Abrahamson Nurse Tips What Makes a Great Parent? Bonding……. What is it? A mother is “ on call” Twenty four hours a day. She is as loyal as a trooper, even with no overtime pay. A mother is the glue ties and binds, with love as constant as the sun that shines. She wears many hats: a major role does she play, in the drama of life that unfolds each day Text Box: The Excitement of a NewbornText Box: Newborns