What to know
- After your baby arrives, there's a lot to think about.
- The following links can help you learn how to keep you and your baby healthy and safe, as well as learn about certain birth defects and medical conditions.
Health
Why breastfeeding matters and what CDC is doing to improve U.S. breastfeeding rates.
How to properly prepare and store expressed breast milk to maintain its safety and quality.
Recognize the signs of depression and learn about seeking treatment.
Get the latest safety information from CDC on recommended US vaccines.
Newborn Screening
Describes screening for critical congenital heart defects
CDC activities help us better understand Hearing loss in Children.
Safety
Medicines are safe when used as prescribed or as directed on the label. There are risks in taking an...
Links to information about SUID, CDC activities, data, and helping babies sleep safely.
Know how to keep child passengers safe.
Games and activities to help you and your family stay safe during emergencies.
Explore definitions, the latest data, and outcomes of child abuse and neglect.
Development
Parenting tips, information on developmental milestones, and getting support for child development
Positive parenting tips and resources for infants (0–1 years)