Congratulations on the birth of your new baby, or babies! Welcome to this introduction to the new BABY section of the Baby.ky website. This is a guide on what to expect in the first few weeks of your baby’s life. We cover the key things to expect around the time of birth and in the first few days of life. Some of the more frequent worries that parents have about a young baby are also discussed.
Don’t see your question addressed here? There is further information in the ‘Beyond Baby‘ section.
The Baby section will help you with feeding your baby, whether you have chosen to breastfeed, formula feed, or do a mixture of the two. It will help you understand the normal pooping and peeing frequency of your newborn and help you better understand your baby’s crying. There is information on how to place your baby to sleep. We also look at common problems in new babies, such as jaundice, tongue tie, and rashes.
Some mothers will feel low and down after the birth of their baby. We have covered this in the ‘Beyond‘ (Mother) section. If you are feeling this way, please talk to someone early. Your OBGYN, Paediatrician, or GP can all help and guide you.
Our clinical advice is evidence-based. We use guidelines, research, and publications from the UK Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the American Academy of Paediatrics.
We have tried to think of the questions that you might have, and those which you might not have considered yet! We have divided the advice into manageable sections, so it’s easy to navigate and find the answers to your questions. This introduction to the New Baby section will help signpost you.
The first few days and weeks with a new baby are not always easy. All paediatricians in Cayman recognise that many new mothers do not have normal family structures (such as Grandparents) on the island. You may have many questions. The answers are maybe not here? Or you do remain worried about something? It is important to talk to your paediatrician.
Additionally, you will also find access to support and help in our Baby Facebook Group. It allows you to ask questions, gain access to basic advice and share experiences with others facing the same new experiences. You can join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/218390636994969
