Newborn Health: Resources for New Mothers: A Webliography

Abstract

New mothers have unique health information needs and behaviors. They may be overwhelmed or feel pressure from family, society, and self. At any time they may have only one hand free to scroll through a webpage. New mothers may be adept at navigating the Internet and using technology, and they may prefer mobile-friendly sites and apps. Mothers need reliable health information from professionals and experiential knowledge from other mothers. They need information to face the day-to-day challenges and to feel like part of a community. This webliography is a guide to online resources, including websites, blogs, and support groups, which provide new mothers with information on newborn care.

Keywords: Internet; consumer health information; infant; infant health; mother-child relations; mothers; newborn; parents.

Figure 1.

“A Guide for First-Time Parents” on the KidsHealth website. Screenshot of “A Guide for First-Time Parents” by Nemours Is Used with Permission from Nemours Children’s Health System.

Figure 2.

“Overview of the Postdelivery (Postpartum) Period” on the Merck Manual Consumer Version website. Screenshot of “Overview of the Postdelivery (Postpartum) Period” by Merck Manuals Is Used with Permission from Merck &Co., Inc.

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“Healthy Diapering in the Home” from the CDC.

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“Infants and Children Birth Through Age 6” from Vaccines.gov.