Sources

Please note that these are not in alphabetical order, but in the order cited in the manual. Also, citations in red were used, but are either no longer available or not able to be currently located. Links to studies are provided where possible. Websites listed were accurate at the time of posting.

1. Skin to Skin

a. https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/implementing-standards-resources/skin-to-skin-contact/

2. Delayed Clamping and Lotus Birth

a. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [ACOG]. (2016). ACOG Recommends Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping for All Healthy Infants.
Retrieved from:
https://www.acog.org/About-ACOG/News-Room/News-Releases/2016/DelayedUmbilical-Cord-Clamping-for-All-Healthy-Infants

b. Eichenbaum-Pikser, G. & Zasloff, J. (2009). Delayed Clamping of the UmbilicalCord: A Review With Implications for Practice. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. 54(4): 321-326. doi: 10.1016/j/jmwh.2008.12.012

c. Fogarty, M., Osborn, D.A., Askie, L., Seidler, A.L., Hunter, K., Luti, K., Simes, J., & Tarnow-Mordi, W. (2018). Delayed vs Early Umbilical Cord Clamping For Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 218 (1): 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.10.231

d. Kimberly Monroe, et al. (2019). Lotus Birth: A Case Series Report on Umbilical Nonseverance. Clinical Pediatrics. Vol 58(1): 88-94.

e. Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. (2008). RCOG Statement on Umbilical Nonseverance or “Lotus Birth”.

Retrieved from:

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/news/rcog-statement-on-umbilical-non-severance-or-lotus-birth

f. Tricarico, A., Bianco, V., Di Biase, A.R., Iughetti, L., Ferrari, F., & Berardi, A. (2015). Lotus Birth Associated with Idiopathic Neonatal Hepatitis. Pediatrics and Neonatology. 58(3): 281-282 doi: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2015.11.010

3. Intramuscular Vitamin K

a. Block, S.L. (2014). Playing Newborn Intracranial Roulette: Parental Refusal of Vitamin K Injection. Pediatric Annals. 43(2): 53-59. doi: 10.3928/00904481-20131223-04

b. Burton, T., Saini, S., Maldonado, L., & Carver, J.D. (2018). Parental Refusal For Treatments, Procedures, and Vaccines in the Newborn Nursery. Advances in Pediatrics. 65: 89-104 doi: 10.1016/j.yapd.2018.04.006

c. Kassis., K., Wada, K., & Milton A. (2015). Another Disease Re-Emerges Due to Parental Shot Refusal: Case Report of a Fussy Infant With Blood in Stool. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 49(1): e15-e17. doi: 10.1016/j/jemermed.2015.02.022

d. Kerruish, N., McMillan, J., & Wheeler, B.J. (2017). The Ethics of Parental Refusal of Newborn Vitamin K Prophylaxis. The Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health. 53(1): 8-11. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13364

e. The Network for Public Health Law (2016). Vitamin K Shots for Newborns- State Statutes and Codes.

Retrieved from:
https://www.networkforphl.org/resources_collection/2016/09/27/821/vitamin_k_shots_for_newborns_-_state_statutes_and_codes

f. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/

c. Wilson, J. et al. (2017). Alcohol Consumption by Breastfeeding Mother: Frequency, correlates, and infant outcomes. Drug and Alcohol Review. 667-676. Doi: 10.1111/dar.12473

11. Diapers

a. Counts, J., Weisbrog, A., & Yin, S. (2017). Common Diaper Ingredient
Questions: Modern Disposable Diaper Materials Are Safe and Extensively Tested.
Clinical Pediatrics. 56(5S): 23S-27S. doi.org/10.1177/0009922817706998

b. https://www.reviews.com/diapers/

c. http://www.ahpma.co.uk/docs/LCA.pdf

12. Head shape and fontanelles

a. http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/Media/Controlleddocuments/Patientinformation/Childhealth/Torticollis-parentinformation.pdf

b. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Your-Babys-Head.aspx

13. Reflexes

a. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=90&ContentID=P02630

14. Circumcision

a. https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Newborn-Male-Circumcision

b. Morris, B., et al. (2016). Estimation of country-specific and global prevalence of male circumcision. Population Health Metrics. 14:4. 10.1186/s12963-016-0073-5

15. Umbilical Care

a. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/bathing-skin-care/Pages/Umbilical-Cord-Care.aspx

16. Hair, Skin, Nails

a. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cradle-cap/

b. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/talcum-powder-and-cancer.html

c. Singh, G. & Achana, G. (2008). Unraveling the Mystery of Vernix Caseosa. Indian Journal of Dermatology. 53(2): 54-60. 10.4103/0019-5154.41645

d. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx

e. https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-great-sunscreen-cover-up/

f. http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflets/Maternity/Maternity---skincare-for-newborn-babies.htm

17. Eczema

a. https://search.proquest.com/docview/1897278382/fulltextPDF/3375866759804309PQ/1?accountid=14680

b. https://www.livescience.com/13838-steroid-creams-safe-kids-eczema.html

18. Milia

a. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/milia/symptoms-causes/syc-2037 5073

19. Epstein Pearls

a. Diaz de Ortiz, L. & Mendez, M. (2019). Epstein Pearls. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493177/

b. https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/content/uploads/2014/04/Information-for-Parents-about-t heir-baby-in-the-Newborn-Period-IFP-0579.pdf

20. Erythema Toxicum

a. Roques, E. & Mendez, M. (2019). Erythema Toxicum. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470222/

21. Jaundice

a. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/jaundice-newborn/

22. Blocked Tear Ducts

a. https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/blocked-tear-duct-dacryostenosis

23. Thrush

a. https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/thrush/

24. Ear Infection

a. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/ear-nose-throat/Pages/Ear-Infection-Information.aspx

b. Teahan, K. (2002). Testimony Opposing Naturopathic Licensure in Massachusetts.

Retrieved from: https://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Naturopathy/atwood.htm

c. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180416142450.htm

25. Fever

a. https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=fever-in-a-newborn-90-P02662

26. Gas and Constipation

a. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages/Breaking-Up-Gas.aspx

b. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/infant-constipation/faq-20058519

c. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages /Infant-Constipation.aspx

27. Poo

a. https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/everyday-care/newborn-baby-poo-nappies-what-expect

28. GER vs GERD

a. Czinn, SJ. & Blanchard, S. (2013). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in neonates and infants: when and how to treat. Paediatric Drugs. 15(1): 19-27. doi: 10.1007/s40272-012-0004-2.

b. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/abdominal/Pages/GERD-Reflux.aspx

29. Colic

a. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Colic.aspx

30. Shaken Baby

a. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Abusive-Head-Trauma-Shaken-Baby-Syndrome.aspx

31. Tummy Time

a. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/keeping-kids-active/

b. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/Back-to-Sleep-Tummy-to-Play.aspx

c. https://www.parents.com/baby/development/physical/the-benefits-of-tummy-time/

d. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/The-Importance-of-Tummy-Time.aspx

32. Brain and Body Development

a. http://www.urbanchildinstitute.org/why-0-3/baby-and-brain

b. https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a6508/developmental-milestones-sight

c. https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a6509/developmental-milestones-hearing

d. http://www.health.wa.gov.au/docreg/Education/Population/Child_Health/Growth_and_Development/HP3002_child_dev0-3months.pdf

33. Burping

a. http://web.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=2&sid=554aaaf5-629
9-47cf-b968-07e5dd052961%40sessionmgr4007

34. Bonding

a. https://www.safe-programm.de/english/For%20Parents/Attachment%3F/Benefits-
%20secure%20attachment.html

b. https://pro.psychcentral.com/nine-ways-children-benefit-from-secure-attachment/

35. Antibiotic Eye Ointment

a. https://evidencebasedbirth.com/is-erythromycin-eye-ointment-always-necessary-for-newborns/

36. Broken Collarbone

a. https://www.nursingcenter.com/cearticle?an=00006416-200909000-00003&Journ al_ID=403341&Issue_ID=936561

37. Undescended testicles and labial adhesions

a. https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2016/10/labial-adhesions-the-gynecological-problem-you-havent-heard-about

b. https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=undescended-testes-cryptorchidism-90-P03081

38. Doctor visits

a. https://www.parents.com/baby/care/pediatricians-medicine/babys-first-doctor-visit/?slide=slide_2005254#slide_2005254

b. https://www.thebump.com/a/new-baby-doctor-visit-checklist

c. https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/health-and-safety/first-week-well-babyvisit/

d. https://www.babycenter.com/0_doctor-visit-the-1-month-checkup_6599.bc

39. Recognizing an Emergency

a. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/When-Your-Child-Needs-Emergency-Medical-Services.aspx

b. https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/newborn-illness-how-to-recognize/

40. Sleep

a. https://www.babysleepscience.com/single-post/2014/09/03/Newborns-and-Sleep-%E2%80%93-The-First-Six-Weeks

b. https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Expands-Guidelines-for-Infant-Sleep-Safety-and-SIDS-Risk-Reduction.aspx

c. https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/activities/SIDS/progress

d. https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/research/science/backsleeping

e. Thompson J.M.D., Tanabe K, Moon RY, et al. Duration of Breastfeeding and Risk of SIDS: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis. Pediatrics. 2017;140(5) doi.org/10.1542/peds.2017-1324

f. Ball, H. (2017). The Atlantic Divide: Contrasting U.K. and U.S. Recommendations on Cosleeping and Bed-Sharing. Journal of Human Lactation. 33(4): 765-769.

Retrieved from: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0890334417713943

g. https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/sleep-and-night-time-resources/co-sleeping-and-sids/

h. https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/07/Co-sleeping-and-SIDS-A-Guide-for-Health-Professionals.pdf

i. Vennemann, M.M. (2009). Does Breastfeeding Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? Pediatrics. 123 (3): e406-410. Doi: doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-2145

j. Blair, S., et al. (2009). Hazardous co-sleeping environments and risk factors amenable to change: case-control study of SIDS in south west England. BMJ. doi: doi:10.1136/bmj.b3666

k. McKenna, J.J., Ball, H.L., & Gettler, L.T. (2007). Mother-infant cosleeping, breastfeeding and sudden infant death syndrome: what biological anthropology has discovered about normal infant sleep and pediatric sleep medicine. American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 45: 133-161. Retreived from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18046747

l. Blair, P.S. & Ball, H.C. (2004). The prevalence and characteristics associated with parent– infant bed-sharing in England. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 89:1106-1110.

Retrieved from: https://adc.bmj.com/content/archdischild/89/12/1106.full.pdf

m. Moon, et al. (2012). Pacifier Use and SIDS: Evidence for a consistently reduced risk. Maternal and Child Health Journal. 16(3): 609-14.

Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21505778

n. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pacifier-greatly-reduces/

o. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/sids.html

p. https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccines-and-other-conditions/vaccines-sudden-infant-death-syndrome-sids

q. https://www.who.int/vaccine_safety/initiative/detection/immunization_misconceptions/en/index4.html

r. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234368/

41. Vaccines

a. https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-ingredients/thimerosal

b. https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Emphasizes-Safety-and-Importance-of-Vaccines.aspx

c. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/research/index.html

d. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Vaccine-Safety-The-Facts.aspx

e. https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-safety/are-vaccines-safe

f. https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/B9781455700905000768

g. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measles

42. Alternative Therapies and Homeopathy

a. https://www.poison.org/articles/2014-mar/homeopathic-medications

b. Hermes, B. (2016). “Naturopathic Peds is Not Safe”. Naturopathic Diaries. April14, 2016. Retrieved from: https://www.naturopathicdiaries.com/naturopathic-pediatrics-is-not-safe/

c. House of Commons Science and Technology Committee. (2010). “Evidence Check 2: Homeopathy”. Retrieved from: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmsctech/45/4502.htm

d. Kaplan, S. (2017). Hundreds of Babies Harmed by Homeopathic Remedies, Families Say. Scientific American. February 21, 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hundreds-of-babies-harmed-by-homeopathic-remedies-families-say/#

e. National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia). (2015). Evidence on the Effectiveness of Homeopathy for Treating Health Conditions. Retrieved from: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/publications/attachments/cam02a_information_paper.pdf

43. Maternity Leave

a. https://www.gov.uk/employers-maternity-pay-leave

44. Attachment Parenting

a. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jul/30/attachment-parenting-bestway-raise-child-or-maternal-masochism

b. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/08/the-perils-of-attachment-parenting/375198/

c. https://respectfulparent.com/ten-problems-attachment-parenting/

d. https://www.parentingscience.com/attachment-parenting.html

45. History of Feeding (DL’d)

a. https://search.proquest.com/docview/1844560336/fulltextPDF/12CBDF1F34204455PQ/1?accountid=14680

46. Breastmilk Color

a. https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/breastfeeding/breast-milk-color/

47. Mastitis

a. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mastitis/

b. https://www.massagetoday.com/articles/13824/The-Danger-of-Mastitis

48. Nipple Confusion

a. https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/separating-fact-from-fiction-in-the-not-so-normal-newborn-nursery-pacifiers-and-nipple-confusion/

49. New study of outcomes with feeding

a. Colen, C.G. & Ramey, D.M. (2015). Is Breast Truly Best? Estimating the Effect of Breastfeeding on Long-term Child Wellbeing in the United States Using Sibling Comparisons. Social Science and Medicine. 109:55-65 Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4077166

50. Breastfeeding at work

a. http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2429&ChapterID=68

51. Supplementation

a. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Vitamin-Iron-Supplements.aspx

52. DHA/ARA

a. Hadley, K.B., et al. (2016). The Essentiality of Arachidonic Acid in Infant Development. Nutrients. 8(4): 216. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4848685/

53. PPD

a. https://www.apa.org/pi/women/resources/reports/postpartum-depression

b. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/postpartum-depression-facts/index.shtml

c. Not Available.

d. Garfield, C.F. et al. (2014). A Longitudinal Study of Paternal Mental Health During Transition to Fatherhood as Young Adults. Pediatrics. 133(5): 836-843. Retrieved from: https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2014/04/09/peds.2013-3262

e. https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/depression/index.htm

54. Dressing

a. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages
/Dressing-Your-Newborn.aspx

b. https://www.whattoexpect.com/baby-health-and-safety/dress-newborn.aspx

c. https://www.parents.com/baby/clothes/dressing-your-baby-for-winter/

55. FTT

a. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Glands-Growth-Disorders/Pages/Failure-to-Thrive.aspx

Sources

1. Skin to Skin

2. Delayed Clamping and Lotus Birth

3. Intramuscular Vitamin K

4. APGAR and Testing

5. Car Seat Safety

6. Postpartum Check Up

7. Sex After Birth

8. Breastfeeding in Public and in the Workplace

9. Returning to Work

10. Breastfeeding and Alcohol