What to Expect from a Newborn Baby

Having a newborn baby is something we often romanticize. Sure, we know that you have to change diapers, and that they don't sleep well, but this often seems easier than it can be. The first few hours and days of your baby's life brings lots of questions. Here are some of the things you'll need to know!

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us What to Expect from a Newborn Baby Having a newborn baby is something we often romanticize. Sure, we know that you have to change diapers, and that they don't sleep well, but this often seems easier than it can be. The first few hours and days of your baby's life brings lots of questions. Here are some of the things you'll need to know! Robin Elise Weiss, PhD Pregnancy & Childbirth Expert What Do Newborn Babies Really Look Like?   Your baby will not look like the baby who models infant clothes, even if it looks small enough to be a newborn. Wrinkled and red is a great way to describe it. READ NOW 4 Procedures for Newborn in the First Hours After Birth   You will have some decisions to make about tests and procedures right after birth. Study beforehand to be ready with your answers. READ NOW 6 Reasons to Delay Baby's First Bath   You baby is not born dirty. Here are some reasons that you may want to delay that baby bath. READ NOW Umbilical Cord Care for Newborns   Your baby's umbilical cord will be weird an awkward. You'll have to deal with it, but here are some great tips. READ NOW What to Expect from a Baby Diaper   You will soon figure out just how much you can tell about a baby from the contents of their diaper. READ NOW Featured Articles • 5 Healthy and Easy Ways to Prepare Bok Choy • Find Out Why Your Knee Is Making a Popping or Snapping Sound • 10 Things to Stop Doing if You Want to Live Longer • Drinking Can Impair Nutrient Digestion and Utilization • Over-the-Counter Medications for Heartburn Relief • Do Migraines Make Me Susceptible to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? • 3 Quick and Simple Home Workouts to Get Tight Arms, Legs and Abs • Can Protein Powder Help with Weight Loss? Advertisement About Pregnancy & Childbirth  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Pregnancy & Childbirth newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.