After Delivery Issues to Consider

After your baby is born there are many issues to address. We recommend that you consider these issues now, before going into labor.

The first test given to your newborn, the APGAR test, occurs right after your baby's birth.  The test was designed to quickly evaluate a newborn's physical condition after delivery and to determine any immediate need for extra medical or emergency care.

Umbilical Cord blood is human blood from the placenta and umbilical cord that is rich in stem cells. Cord blood is collected after the umbilical cord has been detached from the newborn.

Bonding is the intense attachment that develops between parents and their baby. Most infants are ready to bond immediately. Parents, on the other hand, may have a mixture of feelings about it.

Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is one of the early decisions a mother will make.

Choosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is one of the first decisions a mother will make.  Although there's no right or wrong choice, most health organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best for babies.

Whether you have decided to formula feed your baby from the start, are supplementing your breast milk with formula, or are switching from breast milk to formula, you are bound to have questions. This site provides answers to some common questions about formula feeding.