by Stephanie Doyle | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
We at Newborn Care Training Academy know what it can be like during uncertain times. Some of you may be losing your contracts, or at least told to stay home while we all navigate through social distancing from each other. At NCTA, we wanted to be able to offer some of...
by Stephanie Doyle | Feb 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are many things during those first few weeks of a newborn that you have to figure out. How to feed them, bathe them, and figure out how to care for them. Umbilical cord care is one of the things a lot of new parents question how to do. There is a lot of old...
by Stephanie Doyle | Feb 13, 2020 | Newborn Care, Uncategorized
One of the most questions asked when having a newborn is “Is that normal?” Newborns have a lot of involuntary movements, what we call reflexes. There are many normal reflexes present during the newborn stage. Let’s dive in to learn about them. One of...
by Stephanie Doyle | Jan 30, 2020 | Newborn Care
As a newborn care specialist or a new (or repeat!) parents, you may be seeing a lot of people talk about baby wearing. You may have even tried it your self here or there or want to try it out. There are many options that can feel overwhelming, especially since it is...
by Stephanie Doyle | Jan 9, 2020 | Newborn Care
Every time a baby is born he or she is looked over and given an test score. Doctors call this the APGAR test, which was designed by Dr. Virginia Apgar in 1952. APGAR is short for: AppearanceSkin color is checked for blue or pink tonesPulseBest score is a heart rate...
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