Caring for Your Newborn: Secrets from an Expert Pediatrician

If you are a new or expectant parent, you have likely heard a chorus of competing advice. Now, Dr. Dennis Kuo (MD, University of Pennsylvania) filters out the noise and breaks down the essentials of your baby’s needs and growth. An award-winning third-generation pediatrician who has worked at Johns Hopkins and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, he expertly walks you through the steps for giving your newborn the best care possible. Dr. Kuo’s guidance is grounded firmly in pediatric research and clinical experience, so you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that you’re learning from a true expert. Starting with the newborn nursery in the hospital and moving to immunizations and childcare, Dr. Kuo guides you through the essential events in the first year of your infant’s life. In 12 25-minute talks, you will learn proven methods for providing proper nutrition and understanding your infant’s language development, behaviors, and abilities. Throughout this audio guide for new parents, Dr. Kuo interweaves his experience as a father and a pediatrician to bring you the best information about what you can expect from your child’s first year. With his advice, you will help your child thrive not only in infancy but also in the years to come. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.