Your New Baby

The birth of a baby is a momentous occasion and your care experienced providers at California Pacific share your excitement in this great celebration.

Each baby is unique! Each is an individual with a unique temperament and personality. Your newborn varies from others in a number of ways including appearance, activity level, intensity of responses, and sleeping and eating patterns. Your baby is a wonderful puzzle and it will take time for you to get to know all of the pieces. As you learn more about your baby, you will gain a better understanding of his/her temperament, which will help you relate to your baby in a more satisfying way. Enjoy this special time as you become a family!

CPMC's Services to Support You

• Children's Services at Sutter Health
• Newborn Connections
• CPMC-based Pediatricians
• Pediatric Specialty Services
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Health Information

Your Newborn:

• Birth Certificate Information and Social Security Number
• Blood Tests & Disorders for Newborns
• Infant Security Policy
• Medications and Vaccinations
• Newborn Screening Tests

About Your Baby:

• About Your Baby (multiple topics)

Caring for Your Baby:

• Breastfeeding Information
• Bottle Feeding: Preparing Formula
• Bottle Feeding Tips
• Caring for Your Baby (multiple topics)
• Comforting a Crying Baby
• Layette and Nursery Supplies
• New Mother & Baby Home Reference Guide

Your Baby's Health:

• Your Baby's Health (multiple topics)
• Choosing a Healthcare Provider
• Circumcision
• Care of the Circumcised Penis
• Care of the Uncircumcised Penis

Nearly Term Infants:

• Nearly Term Infants (multiple topics)

Newborn Intensive Care Unit:

• A Parent's Guide to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit
• Breast Milk Collection and Storage in the NICU
• Going Home from the NICU
• When Your Baby Has to Stay