Guide To the Early Days
Newborns (birth to 2 months)
Healthy Parents, Healthy Children is Alberta’s practical guide for pregnancy and being a parent. The Healthy Parents, Healthy Children books (Pregnancy & Birth and The Early Years) and website answer your questions about having the healthiest pregnancy possible and helping young children grow, learn, and be healthy.
Explore the links below for information to support your journey with your new baby, or look up the page numbers in the Healthy Parents, Healthy Children books. Ask your healthcare provider how to get a copy.
Caring for yourself
Page numbers are from Healthy Parents, Healthy Children: Pregnancy & Birth book.
Newborn feeding and nutrition
Page numbers are from Healthy Parents, Healthy Children: The Early Years book.
If you have breastfeeding challenges, you’re not alone. Challenges are common in the first few weeks. When your baby latches on correctly, you’ll feel a pulling sensation, not pain. If you have pain in your breasts or nipples, bruising, blisters, or cracks, get help as soon as possible. For breastfeeding support, call Health Link at 811 or talk with your healthcare provider.
Taking care of your newborn
Page numbers are from Healthy Parents, Healthy Children: The Early Years book.
Keeping your newborn safe
Page numbers are from Healthy Parents, Healthy Children: The Early Years book.
Resources
To see this information online and learn more, visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca/health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=custom.ab_postpartum_birth_to_2_months_inst.
For 24/7 nurse advice and general health information call Health Link at 811.
Current as of: July 26, 2024
Author: Early Years Health Promotion, Alberta Health Services
This material is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified health professional. This material is intended for general information only and is provided on an "as is", "where is" basis. Although reasonable efforts were made to confirm the accuracy of the information, Alberta Health Services does not make any representation or warranty, express, implied or statutory, as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, applicability or fitness for a particular purpose of such information. Alberta Health Services expressly disclaims all liability for the use of these materials, and for any claims, actions, demands or suits arising from such use.
