Choosing a Pediatrician
A pediatrician, family practice physician, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical specialty dealing with children is called pediatrics.
Getting Ready at Home
Newborns need just some basic items at first—a warm and safe place to sleep, food, clothing, and diapers.
Preparing the Family
Most families soon find ways to adjust to the changes that take place after a baby is born. But it is helpful to prepare some family members for what is ahead.