Congratulations!! Having a newborn is very exciting & often stressful with many common questions/concerns & conflicting (but well intentioned) advice from caregivers, family & friends. We hope that the following information can help you enjoy this wonderful time with your little one and please let us know if you have any questions.

Newborn Nursery

Newborn Care

Feeding Your Newborn Video	Newborn Care Videos
Newborn Hearing Screening	Newborn Circumcision Information

Breastfeeding Your Infant

Congratulations on your decision to breastfeed!

We strongly support the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization and UNICEF to avoid supplementing breastfeeding with formula, especially in the first weeks of life, unless medically necessary.

The below is some helpful documents that may answer some questions or offer information regarding breastfeeding.

Using supplemental formula in the first weeks decreases your milk supply and may make the baby less likely to nurse well. Supplementing breastfeeding with formula may increase the risk of allergies in some infants.

For other questions, please feel free to call our Newborn Clinic at (510) 752-1200.

Thanks.

Breast Feeding	Breastfeeding Your Baby: How to Tell if Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk	Breast Feeding Teaching Guide	Low Breast Milk Supply
Breastfeeding Your Baby: The First Weeks of Breastfeeding	Breastfeeding and Engorgement	Breastfeeding Your Baby: How to Care for Plugged Ducts or Breast Infections	Breastfeeding Your Baby How to Care For Leaking Breasts
Breastfeeding Your Baby: How to Express and Store Your Milk	Breast Milk Storage	Weaning Problems

Postpartum Depression

Having a baby can be an exciting and joyous event. While life witha a new baby can be thrilling & rewarding, it can also be stressful. The physical & emotional changes associated with childbirth leave many mothers feeling sad, anxious, afraid or confused. Most new mothers experience these feelings, which are sometimes called the "baby blues."

It is important to know that the emotional ups & downs are a normal part of the adjustment to motherhood. It is also important to know that there are differences between the "baby blues" (which pass on their own) and postpartum depression (which is a more serious condition). The following links have some tips, but please talk to us in clinic if you are having questions or concerns or call (510) 752-1075 for counselors to assist you.

Postpartum Depression

Understanding Postpartum Depression