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A neonate is a baby who is 4 weeks old or younger.
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Your recovery will be closely monitored. You'll likely be able to greet your baby and start your new life together. While you're being cared for, your baby receives his or her first exam.
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Detailed information
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Even the best-prepared parents may be surprised by a few things that are quite normal in newborns.
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Detailed information on newborn bonding and getting to know your new baby
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Detailed information on child growth and development for newborns, including newborn reflexes
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Detailed information on child growth and development for newborns, including newborn reflexes
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Detailed information on newborn reflexes
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Detailed information on newborn measurements
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Glossary of terms relating to newborn care
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Detailed information on newborn senses
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You may think your child's first test will come in school, but it will actually happen before leaving the hospital's newborn unit. Early screening tests for babies can find problems before symptoms arise, prompting early treatment.
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Detailed information on newborn sleep patterns
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Detailed information on newborn crying
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Detailed information on newborn care
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Detailed information on preparing for your new baby
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Glossary of terms relating to high-risk newborns
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Detailed information on a newborn's appearance
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Detailed information on high-risk newborns
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List of online resources to find additional information on newborn care
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What are the symptoms of asthma in a newborn?
Henry (Hank) Bernstein, D.O. is a Senior Lecturer in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Pediatrics at Dartmouth Medical School. Formerly the Associate Chief of General Pediatrics and Director of Primary Care at Children's Hospital Boston, he currently is the Chief of General Academic Pediatrics at Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. He has extensive and varied experience as a primary care pediatrician, and is a spokesperson for the news media on a variety of pediatric health care topics, including vaccination, common childhood illnesses, and practical information for caregivers.
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List of online resources to find additional information on high-risk newborns
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Detailed information on preparing for your new baby
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