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Bottoms up! Tips to prevent and treat diaper-area skin irritation in newborns

How can you help your baby avoid diaper rash? Jessica Morse, M.D., discusses best practices and products on the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

July 24, 2023

As RSV rates soar, get tips to protect new babies

RSV can cause severe illness in premature babies and infants younger than 6 months. Jessica Morse, M.D., recommends simple tips to help protect little ones from the virus.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

December 6, 2022

10 tips for handling and holding a newborn

Nervous about holding a newborn? Pediatrician Jessica Morse, M.D., discusses tips and techniques for holding the new baby in your life.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

March 1, 2022

Car seats, cribs, and more: Safety tips for top infant products

From car seats to strollers, pediatrician Jessica Morse, M.D., discusses safety guidelines for popular baby products, some of which are often misused.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

February 1, 2022

6 things to expect with Down syndrome babies

Pediatrician Jessica Morse, M.D., discusses 6 common challenges new parents of newborns with Down syndrome face – and how to keep their babies healthy.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

January 25, 2022

4 reasons why babies get jaundice and might require immediate treatment

Jaundice in newborns is common, but different types of jaundice require different treatments. Pediatrician Jessica Morse, M.D., discusses the importance of treatment.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

January 11, 2022

Healing – and learning – from pregnancy losses: A pediatrician shares her story

To help patients feel less alone in their miscarriage or stillbirth experiences, Jessica Morse, M.D., shares three affirmations that helped her grieve her pregnancy losses.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

October 19, 2021

7 strange-but-normal things to expect with a newborn

Cone-shaped head? Crying without tears? Jessica Morse, M.D., discusses seven newborn traits that surprise new parents but are almost always nothing to worry about.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

October 5, 2021

5 baby room-sharing tips to reduce the risk of injury and SIDS

Sharing a bed with your baby can result in injury or death. Keep your infant safe with these room-sharing best practices.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

September 7, 2021

How often should you bathe your baby, from birth through early childhood?

How often to bathe your baby, from birth through early childhood: UT Southwestern - MedBlog

Jessica Morse, M.D.

August 23, 2021