Welcome to CuddleBugs

New moms have questions and CuddleBugs provides answers.

CuddleBugs was developed to help new and expectant moms prepare for pregnancy, labor and delivery, and provide guidance for newborn care.  CuddleBugs is free and includes everything from classes on breastfeeding to monthly e-newsletters to update you on your baby’s progress. Your CuddleBugs hospital may also offer other benefits such as events, giveaways and useful items for your newborn. Join today to take full advantage of the CuddleBugs program near you.

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Your Baby's Life Support

Your baby’s umbilical cord serves as his lifeline to the placenta. The cord normally is made up of two arteries and one vein. Oxygenated blood is delivered to your baby through the cord, and arteries carry the de-oxygenated blood from your baby to the placenta. The cord is like an extension of your baby’s skin, but contrary to what some people believe, newborns feel no pain when their cords are clipped after birth. The reason for this is that the cord contains no pain receptors.  Read entire article