“A New Beginning”: Postpartum Education Videos
On behalf of the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Mother-Baby unit, congratulations! Thank you for trusting our family to care for your family as you welcomed your newest addition.
Below, you’ll find a helpful video series called “A New Beginning.” Each short video (10 minutes of less) provides a wonderful overview of topics related to caring for yourself and your new baby as you transition home together.
As always, we are here to answer your questions or address any concerns about postpartum care. Please call the Mother-Baby unit any time at (307) 634-2273.
Intro: “A New Beginning”
Your new beginning
In this video, you’ll learn about the following topics:
- Realistic expectations
- Becoming a family
- New dads or partners
Caring for yourself
In this video, you’ll learn about the following topics:
- Normal changes
- Hygiene, rest and sleep
- Nutrition and exercise
- Warning signs and reportable symptoms
- “Baby blues” and postpartum depression
Caring for your new baby
In this video, you’ll learn about the following topics:
- Daily care
- Soothing your baby
- Newborn screening
- Well baby visits
- Warning signs and reportable symptoms
Feeding your newborn
In this video, you’ll learn about the following topics:
- Breastfeeding
- Importance of skin-to-skin
- Recognizing your baby’s cues
- Preparing formula
Baby’s health and safety
In this final video, you’ll learn about the following topics:
- Car seat safety
- Sleep positioning and SIDS
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Introducing pets
