Newborn Health Monitoring, Maternal Nutrition, and Infant Care

Physical care for neonates involves monitoring developmental milestones, managing digestive health, and addressing maternal postpartum mental health concerns.

Newborns and What to Expect

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Bruising in a Newborn

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Erica Roth

Contrary to your dreams of what your baby will look like, a newborn is not always pretty. Skin discolorations and eruptions, including bruising, are common in newborns and most of the time, are nothing to worry about. Discuss concerns about your newborn's bruising with your pediatrician.