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Congratulations on the birth of your baby! As your health plan, we are here to support the health of you and your baby during this milestone first year. However, you can’t take care of your baby if you don’t also care for yourself.
The resources below will help remind you to also focus on your own health during your baby’s action-packed first year. Plus, they are a great way to track your baby’s milestones. Check back for more articles from Harvard Health Publishing that support YOU during your baby’s first 12 months. They will be added soon.
- The fourth trimester: What you should know
- What you can expect at your baby's 3-to-5-day visit
- Recommended Vaccine Schedule - Table 1 (PDF)
- Your postpartum checklist
- How to care for your baby's umbilical cord
- Your guide to breastfeeding
- Six frequently asked questions about newborns
- What to know about postpartum depression
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