A Mother's Gift

A Mother’s Gift includes breastfeeding essentials Moms need to know. Moms will learn how breastfeeding benefits them and baby, why breastfeeding should begin immediately after birth, the importance of skin-to-skin contact, how to understand baby’s feeding cues, feeding on demand, the value of rooming in and how to continue breastfeeding when Mom goes back to work.

Breastfeeding expert Dr. Joan Meek, editor of the second edition of the New Mother’s Guide to Breastfeeding by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and Dr. Tanya Remer-Altmann, author of Mommy Calls published by the American Academy of Pediatrics reviewed the program.

Baby Milestones

We feature your baby's vision, hearing, social, and movement developments. Our program also reminds new parents of health issues they should watch for.

Baby Skin 101

Learn how to properly care for your newborn's skin.

Baby's Clean Healthy Home

When a new baby home comes home, parents want everything to be perfect. Baby’s Clean Healthy Home includes information on non-toxic cleaners, the dangers of second-hand smoke, and hand washing. Help make the transition home easier with this valuable program.  New!

Back in Shape

What a mom can do to start getting back in shape even before she leaves the hospital. Moderation is key.

Bath Time

It's easy to bathe a baby, if you know how.

Breast is Best

In this program, moms get a thorough introduction to breastfeeding and its joys and benefits. 

Breastfeeding Basics

4-part miniseries that addresses: Why I Breastfeed, Breast Pumping, Proper Positioning, and Back to Work.

Breastfeeding Made Easy

An extensive guide to breastfeeding. 

Car Seat Safety

In 2011 the American Academy of Pediatrics announced new car seat safety guidelines essentially extending the age when children should be in a car seat or booster seat. This important program features Alisa Baer, MD, also known as the "Car Seat Lady". Make sure your patients have the very latest on car seat safety.

Childcare and Your Baby

Explores options parents need to consider when choosing a caregiver for their family and lifestyle.

Circumcision: The Basics

It’s a decision that parents of baby boys are faced with right after birth. In our program, Circumcision: The Basics, you’ll learn what you need to know about why boys are circumcised, what methods are used, and post circumcision care.

Coping with the Baby Blues

Emphasizes the emotional and psychological aspects of having a new baby.

Dad's Role with Baby

New families learn how Dad bonds with baby along with tips for helping Mom get back on her feet faster. This is a must see which will help Dads to be more comfortable around the new baby.

Diapering 101

This program provides a step-by-step guide on how to diaper your baby. A checklist of items necessary for changing your little one’s diaper is included as well as tips to keep baby’s skin clean and healthy. 

Down There Care : Recovery from Delivery

Teaches all the things a new mom needs to know to help recover after vaginal birth. 

First Aid: Infant Rescue Breathing and Infant CPR

The American Heart Association released new Infant CPR guidelines in 2010. Essentially the organization is recommending performing CPR in a new order; chest compressions, airway, then breathing, or CAB for short. This is the reverse of the previous recommendation. You’ll also learn first aid to assist a choking infant.  

Healthy Eating from the Start

Provides an overview of how to start your child eating properly and keep them doing that throughout life.

Immunizations: Protecting Our Future

Learn why immunizations are important for our children and our community.

Immunizations: The Facts

This program discusses why immunizations are important, how they work and provides an overview of the vaccination schedule for newborns. In addition, it discusses immunization myths and why older family members need to keep records of their immunizations as well.

Infant Feedings

Feeding and nutritional information for your baby during those all-important first four weeks of life.

Infant and Child Safety in the Home

This program helps teach parents safety habits critical to protecting their baby once they get home, including childproofing.

Jaundice and Your Newborn

Know the signs of jaundice and what to do if you suspect your baby has them.

Juggling Your Work and Family

Explores the issue of returning to work and what is best for your family.

Keeping Baby Safe

Learn the latest information about co-sleeping and other sleep issues, giving medication and what caregivers can do to help prevent injuries.

Massaging Baby's Stress Away

Shows parents that massaging their baby can ease stress and pain...and may improve sleep!

Mommy Don't Smoke

Smoking is incredibly harmful to everyone, but especially new babies and children. In this program you’ll learn how smoking harms your baby and what you can do to keep them from being exposed to second-hand smoke.

Mother Knows Best

Learn how to trust your own parenting instincts.

Music Class for Moms and Their Babies

A fun way to interact with and teach their babies.

Newborn Care

One of our most popular programs has gotten a facelift. Newborn Care now features updated information on umbilical cord care, tips on taking baby’s temperature, and car seat safety. This program also contains helpful information on breastfeeding, bathing, and soothing baby just to name a few.

Newborn Screening

Many new parents are confused about state mandated screening of their newborn. Newborn Screening: Saves Babies One Foot at a Time provides the essentials new parents need to know. This informative program explains how newborn screening can save a baby’s life from information gathered from a simple heel stick. It highlights the importance of screening, how to get information on a state’s screening process, and why follow-up is so important.

Tune in for this life saving program from the Save Babies Through Screening Foundation.

Patient Safety: What You Should Know

Your hospital takes your safety and the safety of your baby seriously. Learn how.

Portrait of Promise

Provides hope and reminds viewers that the key to preventing shaken baby syndrome is in our hands.

Postpartum Depression: You're Not Alone

You're going through emotional ups and downs. Is it the baby blues or something more serious?  

Recovery from Cesarean Section

Learn the special components, what to expect, and the steps necessary to fully recover from this abdominal surgery.

Safe Sleep For Baby

Joan Lunden hosts this important program that provides the latest on crib safety and safe sleep. The program features Inez Tenenbaum, Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission; Joyce Davis, President of Keeping Babies Safe; and Dr. Marion Burton, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

This program will help new parents avoid suffocation, strangulation and entrapment risks in their baby’s sleep environment.

Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Preventable Tragedy (New!)

The program discusses real patient stories, why parents sometimes shake a baby and ways new parents can cope. Many hospitals are already requiring patients to view a program on this important topic prior to discharge.  

SIDs and Safe Sleep

Explains the basics about this syndrome. It also features practical tips for new parents on how to make sure their new baby sleeps as safely as possible.

Special Care for Your Preemie

Babies that arrive early need extra special care. This program discusses what parents of preemies can expect from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, bonding with your special needs baby, and tips on bringing your preemie home. New!

Sweet Dreams

This program helps resolve sleep issues with baby so that everyone can get a good night's sleep.

Top 10 Things to Get Baby Off to Sleep

Provides tips on how to get baby to sleep.

Understanding Why Babies Cry

Helps you to manage a crying baby with confidence. Provides practical tips to calm and soothe your baby.

Well-Baby Visits

Increase your understanding of what takes place during well-baby visits.

What Baby Hears

The importance of newborn hearing tests and how they are administered.

When a New Baby Comes Home

Addresses specific ways to introduce baby to its new environment including siblings and pets.

Yoga for Moms and their Babies

Exercise is a great way to reduce stress, speed up recovery, and a place to bond with baby.

Your Baby's Oral Health
Sponsored by Orajel

Covers the importance of oral health for children.