Category Archives: Labor and Birth

Weight Loss in Infants May Be Due To Birth Story: Dr. Jack Newman’s Perspective

One of the main reasons new mother’s are referred to me from their pediatrician is due to increased weight loss after birth. I expect a 7% weight loss, that is normal, and there is no need for intervention.  As long … Continue reading

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Tips for Labor and Birth

When to go to the hospital:  When her contractions are 4 minutes apart, lasting 1 full minute, and they have been that way for 1 full hour. Or for short: 4-1-1 *Remember that statistically for second time mothers her labor … Continue reading

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