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Infant Care and Infant Health. Since NICHD's founding in 1962, infant death rates in the United States have dropped significantly and many infant health outcomes have improved greatly. Much of this progress can be attributed to the application of research on infant health and care from NICHD.
Infant Care and Infant Health. Since NICHD's founding in 1962, infant death rates in the United States have dropped significantly and many infant health outcomes have improved greatly. Much of this progress can be attributed to the application of research on infant health and care from NICHD.
Pre-Pregnancy and prenatal care can help prevent complications and inform women about important steps they can take to protect their infant and ensure a healthy pregnancy. With regular prenatal care women can: Reduce the risk of pregnancy complications.
What are some of the basics of infant health? What are the best strategies for feeding? What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? What are some ways to promote infant safety in a car? What can parents expect during their infant’s well-child visits? Why are immunizations important for my infant’s health? NICHD Research Information; Find a ...
Reduce infant mortality by understanding ways to prevent or reduce the risk for various causes of infant mortality, such as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Expand knowledge about nutrition and how it can promote infant health.
Some physical conditions and issues are very common during the first couple of weeks after birth. Many are normal, and the infant's caregivers can deal with them if they occur.
Pre-pregnancy care is the care a woman gets before she becomes pregnant. Women can help to promote a healthy pregnancy and the birth of a healthy infant by taking the following steps before they become pregnant 1: Develop a plan for their reproductive life. Increase their daily intake of folic acid (one of the B vitamins) to at least 400 ...
Research shows that prenatal care makes a difference for a healthy pregnancy. Women who do not seek prenatal care are three times as likely to deliver a low birth weight infant. Lack of prenatal care can also increase the risk of infant death. 1
Once you're pregnant, early and regular prenatal care is important to keep yourself and your developing infant healthy. During your first prenatal visit, your health care provider may talk to you about the following ways to help have a healthy pregnancy:1.
Skin-to-skin care, also called kangaroo care, was developed to keep newborns warm and to promote breast feeding. Its benefits include stabilizing infant heartbeat and breathing, encouraging weight gain, and reducing crying.