Tests and Procedures Performed Right After Birth There are many important tests and procedures performed right after birth to ensure a newborn’s health. Some of these procedures are required by law. If the baby is healthy only the Apgar test is performed immediately after birth.
What to Expect Once You are Home with Baby New mothers need to take special care of their bodies after giving birth and while breastfeeding when getting home from the hospital.
Infant Safety While in Your Care and the Care of Babysitter The risk of sudden infant death syndrome is a real one. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that infants be placed to sleep on their backs to reduce this risk since 1992.