Bringing Baby Home
From Birth to Six Months: A How-To Guide for Parents
2004 Edition
Bringing Baby Home is the ultimate baby care video. Leading childcare specialists contributed content — which was all meticulously reviewed by our medical advisor, Dr. Denis Leduc. The result is a rigorously researched and edited video.
Bringing Baby Home was filmed in major birthing hospitals, medical clinics and in the homes of new parents. It documents reality: pregnancy, birth, labor & delivery, joys, frustrations, worries... life. It contains dozens of simple demonstrations, practical advice and helpful hints for new parents on newborn care.
Contents:
DISCLAIMER
FOREWORD
Dr. Denis Leduc, Pediatrician
A FAMILY'S STORY
Preparing for Parenthood
Part 1
BABY BASICS
Baby's Appearance
Baby's Size
A Newborn's Head
Soft Spot
Baby's Hair
Cradle Cap
Baby's Eyes
Cleaning Baby's Eyes
Eye Colour
Baby's Vision
Milia
Baby's Neck
Baby's Skin
Fingernails
Umbilical Cord
Genital Organs
Jaundice
Circumcision
Diapering Baby Girls
Diapering Baby Boys
Diaper Rash
Holding a Baby
Football Hold
Cradle Hold
Shoulder Hold
Crying
Colic
Coping with Colic
Take Home Kit
Vaccinations
Vaccination Calendar
Recommended Vaccinations
Baby's Body Temperature
Infant Car Seat
Toddler Car Seat
Infant Car Seat Without Base
Car Seat Safety Tips
Remember...
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Part 2
FEEDING
Breastfeeding
Hunger Cues
Preparing to Breastfeed
Let-Down Reflex
Breastfeeding Positions
Expressing Milk
Cross-cradle Hold
Football Hold
Upright Hold
Preparing to Breastfeed
Latching On
Milk Production
Normal Milk Consumption in a 24-hour Period
Is Baby Getting Enough Milk?
Benefits of Breastfeeding
Common Breastfeeding Problems
Painful Breasts
Engorgement
Blocked Milk Duct
Sore or Cracked Nipples
Mastitis
Mastitis Treatments
Thrush
Warming Breastmilk
Storing Breastmilk
Burping
Regurgitation
Vomiting
Hiccups
Bottle-feeding
Pacifiers
Part 3
HYGIENE AND SLEEP
Bathing
Preparing a Bath
Sponge Bath
Immersion Bath
Swaddling
Sleeping Basics
Newborn Sleep Patterns
Sleeping through the Night
Crib Preparation
Sleeping Position
Healthy Sleep Habits
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS
Tummy Time
Part 4
COPING
Parents' Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Denis Leduc, Pediatrician
When to Call the Doctor
Baby's First Check-Up
Baby's First Check-Up Checklist
Baby's Vision & Hearing
Crossed Eyes
Swollen Breasts
Birthmarks
Fever
Lethargy & Fatigue
Irritability
When You Must See Your Doctor
Teething
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Babies and the Common Cold
Common Reactions to Vaccines
Post-Partum Care and Common Concerns
Dr. Robbie Shear, Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Rest & Recovery
When to Resume Exercise
Losing Weight
Perineal Care
Sitz Bath
C-Section Incision Care
C-Section Pain
Resuming Sex
Contraception
Post-Partum Blues
Post-Partum Depression
Advice for Couples
Vikki Stark, Family Therapist
Pre-Birth Preparation
When Baby Arrives
Couple Time
The Rest of the Family
Role of a New Father
Tips for Mothers
Role of a New Mother
Finding Resources
Infant Massage
Bonding With Baby
A WORD FROM THE PRODUCERS
CREDITS