Today, babies have more opportunities than ever before to grow into healthy children, adolescents, and adults. Each year in the US, more than 4 million babies are born.

Advances in medical research, the advent of new vaccines and medications, and the development of new technologies have helped improve the healthcare of both well and sick newborn babies.

Further, innovations in baby care equipment have made the tasks of caring for babies much easier.

A newborn baby brings many joys as well as many questions. At the birth of their child, along with the happiness, parents often have concerns about their baby's health and how to properly care for their baby.

Fortunately, there are many knowledgeable healthcare professionals to guide you and teach you, as parents and caregivers, about your new baby. With their help, you can become confident in your own abilities and knowledge as you love and care for your newborn.

For more information:

• The New Mother - Taking Care of Yourself After Birth

• Preparing for Your New Baby
  

• Getting to Know Your New Baby
  

• Baby’s Care After Birth
  

• Breastfeeding Your Baby
  

• Bathing and Skin Care
  

• Bottle-Feeding
  

• Diapers/Diaper Rash
  

• Infant Feeding Guide
  

• Newborn Appearance
  

• Newborn Care
  

• Circumcision
  

• Umbilical Cord Care

• Normal Newborn Behaviors and Activities
  

• Newborn Complications
  

• When to Call Your Physician

• Glossary
  

• Online Resources
  

Pediatric Care at Rush

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is a leader in caring for children of all ages, from newborns through young adults.

At Rush, physicians from more than 30 specialties address the full range of pediatric diseases and congenital problems, from the common to the complex. Rush pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, nurses and other health professionals provide care that aims to fulfill community needs, empower parents and advance pediatric care.

For more information about the pediatric care at Rush visit the Rush Children’s Hospital home page.

Or phone (888) RUSH-KID or (888) 787-4543.

Looking for More Health Information?

• Visit our Health Information home page.
   
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• Visit Discover Rush’s Web Resource page to find articles on health topics and recent health news from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. You will also find many helpful links to other areas of our site.

Looking for a Doctor?

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is a leader in caring for people of all ages, from newborns through older adults.

Just phone (888) 352-RUSH or (888) 352-7874 for help finding the Rush doctor who’s right for you.