Newborn Health Center

In the first hours of life of a baby experiences so many things for the very first time. She finally has the opportunity to see the mother whose voice has been keeping her company for so long. He experiences his first breath of air, his first touch, his first kiss, his first gaze. She has her first taste of food. But there are also some unpleasant things a newborn will experience – and a few of them involve the newborn screening tests.

Understanding the newborn screening tests, figuring out how to bathe your newborn, and getting your newborn to sleep on a relatively regular schedule are all part of the process and Dr. Greene’s Newborn Center is here to help.

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The Window of Opportunity for Teaching Your Kids Great Eating Habits

Dr. Greene’s take on great eating habits… What does mother goose have to do with getting kids to eat right? Researcher Konrad Lorentz showed that by replacing a mother goose with something else as the first thing a baby goose encountered, he could alter the behavior of the baby goose to view that thing (even …

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Articles

New babies are such a joy! However, you may have concerns about your newborn’s health. Read here to learn more about ailments common in young babies, and how to treat them.

Q&A Guides

Eating and sleeping and swaddling, oh my! Here we look into familiar questions for new parents.

Development

The months leading up to birth are so filled with excitement, sometimes it’s easy to forget that this is a good time to plan for the 4th trimester. Here we give insight into this crucial time in a baby’s life.

Milestones

Does she understand what I’m saying? What is he thinking? Here we explore cognitive development in newborns.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding may very well be one of the most important topics to new mothers, but there’s more to it than how often to feed. Immune response and future food preferences are just a few of the things breast milk can influence.

Newborn Sleep

Common questions associated with sleep to get your infant (and yourself!) some more rest.

Childcare

What to look for in child care options, as well as tips to reduce stress in the wake of a new baby!

Health & Safety

From crib safety to traveling, how to keep your baby safe and comfortable, wherever you are.