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The American Academy of Pediatrics and Reach Out and Read have compiled the following list of books— organized by age and topic—to help you raise children who are aware of the world around them, curious, brave, kind, and thoughtful. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to review these titles in

Preterm (premature) birth occurs in about 10% of pregnancies in the United States. For twins, triplets, and other multiple deliveries, that number jumps to almost 60%. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents of preterm babies—what to expect after birth at the hospital.

Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about some of the most common conditions that occur in preterm infants.

Common questions asked about formula and feeding from a bottle.

A small disc-shaped lump felt under the nipple (areola). Indicates the start of puberty

Breast pain and swelling during the week before menstrual periods. Normal in 10% of teens and 50% of adult women.

Breastfeeding questions about your baby

Breastfeeding questions about feeding, milk and supply

Breastfeeding questions about mother’s breast symptoms

Breastfeeding questions about mother’s diet and alcohol use. Main concern is how much gets into breastmilk and could this affect the baby.

Breastfeeding questions about mother’s illness

Breastfeeding questions about mother’s medicines, drugs or smoking. Main concern is how much gets into breastmilk and could this affect the baby.

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Families and cultures have different views about weaning. In the English language, weaning has several different meanings.

Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to care for your breasts during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Getting ready for the birth of your baby is an exciting and busy time. One of the most important decisions you will make is how to feed your baby.

Here are storage and preparation tips for a healthy baby at home. (The hospital may have different guidelines for you to follow if your baby needs to have expressed milk.)

A spell that includes holding the breath, then turning blue and passing out.

A brief resolved unexplained event (or BRUE for short) occurs suddenly and can be scary for parents and caregivers. A brief resolved unexplained event is a diagnosis made after your baby’s doctor or health care professional has examined your baby and determined that there was no known concerning cause

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family.

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family.