# Newborn Interventions Every Mom Should Understand Before Birth | #156

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Published: 2026-03-18T13:00:00+00:00
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What actually happens to your baby in the first 24–48 hours after birth, and which newborn interventions should you say yes or no to? In this episode, we break down 14 common newborn interventions and procedures parents may be offered right after delivery. From delayed cord clamping and suctioning to vitamin K, hepatitis B, erythromycin eye ointment, newborn metabolic screening, hearing and heart tests, circumcision, jaundice, early bathing, and pediatric follow-up, we explain what these interventions are, why they’re offered, and what parents should understand before birth. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or birth center delivery, this conversation will help you make informed decisions about newborn care and know what questions to ask when creating your birth plan. 00:00 Trailer + intro 01:13 Why newborn interventions matter 03:44 Delayed cord clamping 09:23 Rubbing and suctioning after birth 14:26 Swaddling, hats, and skin-to-skin 18:37 The golden hour and delaying newborn exams 21:10 Vitamin K shot vs oral vitamin K 29:44 Hepatitis B vaccine at birth 34:07 Erythromycin eye ointment 36:57 Newborn metabolic screening / heel prick / PKU test 39:19 Newborn blood sugar testing 41:42 Hearing test and congenital heart disease screening 46:36 Circumcision considerations 47:32 Early bath and newborn microbiome 52:31 Newborn jaundice explained 56:39 Breastfeeding jaundice vs breast milk jaundice 59:04 Pediatrician visits and delayed vaccine schedules 01:05:39 Closing thoughts Resources From This Episode: Vax Dilemmas: Hesitancy, Studies, and Alternate Schedules with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh | Ep. 109 - https://youtu.be/d72t0Dv18Ok?si=OawY6xJOcWhy0w44 Vaccines From A Neurodevelopmental Perspective with Dr. Ari Calhoun | Ep. 52 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/…

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