Expecting a baby? New parent?
You've got questions? We've got answers covering everything from planning to have baby to what to do after you bring your newborn home.
Prenatal and Newborn Resources
Babies don't come with an operating manual. But don't worry! Cook Children's pediatricians have answered many of the questions you have and then some. Whether you're planning to have a baby, already pregnant, due any day or still in the new parent mode, begin your journey here and explore the many articles presented by our experts in newborn care.
Newborn Classes
Register for a newborn class close to you
Preparing for parenthood
Let the baby prepping begin
Your pregnancy
The beginning of great expectations
Childbirth
A labor of love
Newborn care
Say hello to parenthood
Postpartum Care
Navigating the baby blues
Insuring your newborn
For the health of your baby and to make sure unexpected charges don't hit your budget, be sure to enroll your baby as soon as possible after the baby's birth. Most insurance plans automatically cover newborns as an extension of the mother's insurance for a limited number of days beginning from birth to, typically, 30 days. However, this varies by insurance provider (it can be anywhere from 24 hours to 31 days) so it's best to enroll your baby right away. If you miss the baby's enrollment period you won't be able to cover your baby until your insurance provider's next open enrollment date.
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Additional resources and help
Newborn baby book
Get info on bottles, burps, boo boos and more.
Health care notebook
Keep your child's health information in one place.
MyCookChildren's
Easily manage your child's care online.
Ask-a-Doc
You have questions, we have answers.
Community Help
Family problem, crisis, or emergency?
Doc Talk Podcast
A podcast by Cook Children's health professionals.
Self Care Resources
Tools, support, and your wellbeing.
Peaks Tech Zone
Your health and technology resource.
Ask a Librarian
Information about conditions, procedures and more!