March of Dimes Share Your Story March for Babies Nacersano Sign up Sign in news: Statement of Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, Pres... Home > Baby Baby A new baby brings plenty of joy, and many unknowns. If you have questions, you've come to the right place. Have questions? Ask our health experts Now playing: Baby category introduction Preparing for your Baby Can't wait to bring your baby home? Just make sure your house is ready. Find out what you really need and what to look for when purchasing baby gear. And don't forget to install that car seat. The hospitals won't let you take your little one home without a safe ride. Your Baby's Health Your baby will grow at a blink-and-you-miss-it speed. Well baby visits are important to make sure he is developing healthy and is up to date on his vaccinations. They're also a good time to ask questions and bring up concerns. Also in store this year: baby's first cold, or any number of other common illnesses. Caring for your baby Your baby's needs, especially during the first days, are simple. Still, caring for your little one and keeping her safe will probably take up most of your time and all of your energy. Soon, you'll be a pro at diapering, bathing and feeding your baby. Complications When the unexpected happens and a baby is born too soon or with a birth defect, the experience can be frightening and overwhelming. Some babies have to spend time in newborn intensive care, and problems may continue at home. Sadly, some babies don't survive. Your newborn will sleep about... 8 hours a day 12 hours a day 16 hours a day My location News Moms Need Your top STD questions 1. What is an STD? A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection that you can get from having sex with someone who is infected. About 19 million people get an STD each year in the US. Some common STDs are genital warts, genital herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis B. 2. What’s the big deal? STDs […] more ... 1 2 3 4 How we help We help moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. If something goes wrong, we offer information and comfort to families. We research the problems that threaten our babies and work on preventing them. more Explore Prematurity Research Peristats Product catalog Professionals Partners Careers Annual Report © 2021 March of Dimes Foundation Privacy, terms and notices Help out online Advocacy Giving Volunteering In your neighborhood Your chapter Events Programs