This lesson explores the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a specialized hospital area for newborns needing extra care, such as those born before 37 weeks, under 5.5 pounds, or with health complications. Learn about NICU essentials—keeping babies warm, nourished, and infection-free—and how tec...

How you will feed your baby, is an important decision to make. Babies spend 3-4 hours feeding in the earliest days. Feeding is a special time to bond with your baby.
This lesson discusses the cleaning and sanitizing of baby bottles and the preparation of formula based on the packaging instruct...

Breastfeeding is a natural process but there are ways to enhance your experience for the benefit of both you and your baby. This lesson offers expert medical advice, practical methods, details on techniques of breastfeeding, and valuable real-life interviews from moms just like you! New mom’s oft...

Lesson three of our series is great when things don’t go as smoothly as planned. Breastfeeding can have its’ ups and downs like most things in life, but there are usually ways to overcome any issues that may arise. We will examine common problems and the solutions that most often work the best to...

Lesson one of our breastfeeding series provides the important information needed to prepare yourself for the wonderful world of breastfeeding. You'll hear from medical experts and experienced moms on what to expect and why breastfeeding is a great choice for both mom and baby. The great news is ...

In nature, healthy things tend to grow. And, while breastfeeding is an amazing season of life, the time comes for your child to take the next step in their development. Weaning is the process of transitioning your child from breast milk to solid foods. We will examine the two main methods of wean...

When a baby is born before 37 weeks, it’s called a premature or pre-term birth, and these babies are often called “preemies.” In this lesson, you’ll learn about what premature birth means, why it happens, and how it can affect a baby’s health and growth. About 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. is born e...