Caring for your Newborn ICEA

General Info & Additional Resources

General Health Info

General Newborn Health Information You can find all kinds of great health information on newborns online, but it’s important to use organizations that are reputable and research-based. Here are a few great places to start. Use the search tools at these websites to find information on specific topics.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org
• United States Department of Health and Human Services: http://www.hhs.gov
• March of Dimes: http://www.marchofdimes.com/
• The Mayo Clinic: www.MayoClinic.com

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding Support: Research has shown that education and a commitment to breastfeeding has a notable effect on success. So get the help you need to be successful and be committed to breastfeeding your baby. Here are a few helpful resources that can provide comprehensive information on breastfeeding including topics like going back to work while breastfeeding, creating a healthy breastfeeding diet, or choosing breastfeeding savvy doctors:

• The US Department of Health and Human Services: http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding • Help hotline at 1-800-994-9662
• La Leche League: www.llli.org
• The International Lactation Consultant Association: http://www.ilca.org

Federal and State Assistance

Federal and State Assistance: There are federal and state programs that can support families. Some services are free while others are low-cost or provide price reductions. It is important to do research in your area as programs change constantly. Here are a couple of places to begin

• The WIC Program- Women, Infants and Children- "Provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk": http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic

• Assistance with Childcare at the US Department of Health and Human Services- find services in your state: http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/statedata/dirs/display.cfm?title=ccdf

Safety and Product Safety

Safety and Product Safety: There are many ways to keep your child safe. It’s important to educate yourself about potential dangers that children face and to make the necessary changes to promote safety. Additionally, be certain to ensure the safety of all products that you use. You can do this by checking for recalls.

• The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc: http://www.jpma.org
• The US Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov • Consumer Hotline- 1-800-638-2772
• Car Safety: http://www.car-safety.org
• Kids in Danger: http://www.kidsindanger.org
• Safe Kids USA: www.Safekids.org
• US Government Recalls: http://www.recalls.gov
• Center for Disease Control (CDC)- Vaccinations: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/laws/state-reqs.htm
• Food Safety for Expectant Moms, FDA: http://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/healtheducators/ucm081785.htm
• Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect- Child Welfare Information Gateway: http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PublicHomeServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US

Finding Additional Educational Resources

Finding Additional Educational Resources: It is helpful to know what birth education is available to you. Speak to your hospital, Birth Center or Midwife to find out about classes in your area. You can also visit the following sites for more information.

• International Childbirth Education Association: http://www.icea.org
• Lamaze: http://www.lamaze.org

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