Smiling baby lying on a white surface, with "birth center of chicago" logo and text "The First Weeks."
Health advisory card for birth givers and babies detailing symptoms that require immediate contact with a midwife. It includes a phone number and advice for both birth givers and babies on what symptoms to watch for, such as excessive bleeding, fever
Mother resting on couch next to baby, covered with blanket. Text advises new mothers on rest and care, emphasizing the importance of taking time to heal and nap with the baby.
Infographic on postpartum nutrition with tips and images of oatmeal and a lentil soup.
Guide on addressing gas and stomach issues in babies with tips on alleviating discomfort. Includes photos showing parents holding and comforting their babies.
Infographic about postpartum bleeding and images of a wicker basket with towels and a mother nursing a baby. Topics include the stages of lochia, signs of normal bleeding, avoiding tampons, and maintaining a firm uterus. Tips include nursing on-deman
Informational flyer on crying and fussiness in babies, explaining the reasons for crying and offering tips for soothing, including changing the environment and seeking help from family or a doula. Includes images of babies crying.
Infographic on baby pee and poop, explaining urination and bowel movements. Describes uric acid crystals in diapers, meconium, coconut oil for diaper changes, and diaper wetness indicators, with an image of a diapered baby.
Infant poop color changes from black and sticky in the first days, to green by day 3 or 4, to yellow by day 4 or 5. Poop texture can be seedy or watery.
A woman is breastfeeding a baby while sitting on a chair. Next to the image, there is text about jaundice in newborns, explaining that healthy breastfed babies may develop some yellowing of the skin 2-5 days after birth due to bilirubin. It mentions
Image with newborn baby on a couch and informational text on umbilical cord and skin care for newborns, including tips on drying stump, avoiding rubbing alcohol, using gentle oils, and breastfeeding benefits.
Infographic about baby care featuring two sections: "Chest + Genitalia" discussing hormonal effects on babies' bodies, and "Bathing Your Baby" offering tips on when and how to bathe a newborn safely, with images of a baby and an adult in each section
Tips for new parents on sleep, including room sharing, shifts for baby care, using a breast pump, delegating tasks, and using aids like blackout shades and a white noise machine, with a photo of a baby sleeping in a crib.
Close-up of adult holding a baby's hand with text overlay "Diaper Diary" followed by instructions to track feedings, wet diapers, and poopy diapers over two days, labeled Day 3 and Day 4, with specific times and occurrences noted.
Diaper diary for days 5 to 7, tracking feedings, wet diapers, and yellow poops. Feedings are scheduled from midnight and noon. Wet diapers and poops are marked for each day. "W" indicates wet diapers, and "P" indicates yellow poops. Each day shows co