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First 24 Hours of Life
Season 9 · Episode 31

First 24 Hours of Life

Charting Pediatrics · Jessie Cohen

March 3, 202630m 43s

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Show Notes

The first 24 hours of a newborn's life are not just clinical — they are electric. They're where physiology meets fear and policy meets instinct, revealing just how resilient and vulnerable babies can be. In this episode, we're unpacking what happens on that first day from the golden hour and early feeding behaviors to delayed bathing and recommended care.

Anna Ruman, MD, specializes in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Colorado. She is also an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Christine Gold, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine and is an associate professor.

Some highlights from this episode include:

  • Feeding behaviors in the first 24 hours
  • How pediatricians can support families before birth
  • Recommendations for newborn care, including medications
  • Helpful tips for pediatric newborn support

For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org.