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 Our nurses are here to help. No question is too "silly." No problem too "small." We’ll show you how to bathe your newborn, and take care of the umbilical cord and circumcision. You’ll have the opportunity to keep your baby with you all the time. Or, if you prefer, we can keep the baby in our nursery so you can rest or shower. We’ll do everything we can to make you feel comfortable, pampered and relaxed.
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If you choose to breastfeed, the more you know about it before you deliver, the better. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breast-fed for 6-12 months. Breast-fed babies have lower rates of hospital admissions, ear infections, diarrhea, rashes, allergies and other medical problems than do bottle-fed babies.
Nursing should begin within an hour after delivery, if possible, when an infant is awake and the sucking urge is strong. Even though you won’t be producing milk yet, your breasts contain colostrum, a thin fluid that contains antibodies, which are important for your newborn. Newborns nurse frequently, often every two hours. This will stimulate your breasts to produce plenty of milk. Later, your baby will settle into a more predictable routine.
A lactation consultant is available in our Maternity Center seven days a week. After new mothers return home, they are given a special phone number to call should they have any additional questions.
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To learn more about our Maternity Center, call (866) CENTRA7 (866-236-8727). For information on our childbirth classes, call (732) 308-0570.
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