Your Newborn

Caring for your baby may seem overwhelming at first. Many new parents question if they are doing the right thing. This is common. Your confidence as a parent will grow each day.

This section provides information on bonding with your newborn, diapering and some tips on how to get some sleep. Remember that caring for yourselves as parents is important as well.

As you get to know your baby, you will learn the signs that tell you when they need you.

Services related to this information:

• Contact your Public Health Nurse for immunizations and other prenatal support.
  • Eastern Urban/Rural Zones
  • Central Zone
  • Western Zone
  • Labrador-Grenfell Zone
• 811 HealthLine (Newfoundland & Labrador) – Call 811 or 1-888-709-2929 / TTY 1-888-709-3555

Eastern Zones:

• Prenatal Education Classes, via Zoom or in Person Children and Women’s Health