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The overwhelm of caring for a newborn can be very distressing. There are almost never very simple pieces of advice I can give without having examined a breastfeeding dyad, but there are a few nearly-universal rules. Number one? Start with skin-to-skin. Start by dressing your baby down to a diaper (or dressing them down completely…

What follows are instructions for my clients after a home or birth center birth. Always check with your provider to make sure instructions are compatible with you and your baby’s needs. Congratulations on your new baby! A newborn exam was performed and will be faxed to your pediatrician. Your baby is now a patient of…