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Back to Health Dashboard- When you cuddle, talk to, and play with your baby, you build an emotional bond. You also help your baby learn. Here are some ways to encourage learning and cognitive development. Show your baby new and interesting things. For example: Show your baby things around your house, like pictures. Tell your baby what you're...
- Kaiser Permanente combines high-quality health care and coverage into one connected experience. Discover how our model helps members thrive.
- Caring for More Than One Baby A pregnancy of two or more babies is called a multiple pregnancy. Caring for just one newborn is a big job. Raising more than one baby means even less sleep, more work, and less time for yourself. From time to time, you may feel frustrated that you can't keep up with work at home. Don't...
- Experiencing the Kaiser Permanente health plan led labor unions to support and promote the health plan after World War II for accessible and preventive care.
- Children of all ages are exposed to ideas about thinness by parents, peers, and other sources. Starting in grade school, children may become more aware of body image as they compare themselves to others. Adolescents often become extremely concerned about their bodies and their weight. This is understandable since...
- After World War II, the experience of the Kaiser Permanente Health Plan for union members led to their support in the early peacetime years.
- You have choices for the types of bottles and nipples you use to feed your baby. Here is some information to help. Bottles Small, 4 fl oz (120 mL) bottles are a good size for newborns. As your baby starts to take more formula during a feeding, you will likely want to have bigger 8 fl oz (240 mL) bottles on hand. Nipples...
- Being physically active means doing any kind of activity that gets your body moving. The types of physical activity that can help you get fit and stay healthy include: Aerobic or "cardio" activities. These make your heart beat faster and make you breathe harder, such as brisk walking, riding a bike, or running. They...
- New 4-year agreement with NUHW will enable greater collaboration aimed at improving access to mental health care.
- Overfeeding a baby often causes the baby discomfort because he or she can't digest all of the breast milk or formula properly. When fed too much, a baby may also swallow air. This can produce gas, increase discomfort in the belly, and lead to crying.
- The agreement between Kaiser Permanente and the NUHW in Southern California ensures high quality mental health care and competitive wages and benefits.
- As a parent, you are the ideal teacher to help your child learn about sex. Talking openly about sexuality helps your child understand their feelings, and it can help them have a positive attitude toward a natural process. It's best to keep your...
- Harry F. Morton was an instrumental figure at Henry J. Kaiser's side, setting the foundations of early labor beliefs and practices.
- Feeding a baby who has a cleft palate can be a challenge. Your baby may have a problem making a tight seal between the mouth and the nipple. But with a little preparation, you can successfully feed your baby with formula or breast milk. For example, use a soft, compressible nipple or a bottle you can squeeze to help the...
- Here’s what you should know now that Alliance of Health Care Unions national bargaining is underway.
- What is preterm labor? Preterm labor is labor that comes too early—between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. In labor, the uterus contracts to open the cervix. This is the first stage of childbirth. In most pregnancies, this happens at 37 to 42 weeks. Preterm labor is also called premature labor. Preterm labor doesn't...
- National agreement between Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition will help ensure Kaiser Permanente remains a best place to work and receive care.
- Decision Points are designed to guide you through key health decisions, combining medical information with your personal information to make a wise health decision. Click on a link below to learn more about the medical test you are considering: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Breast Cancer...
- Postpartum depression can last a year or more if untreated. There's no one cause for it, but physical, hormonal, and emotional changes all play a role.
- Your child may seem anxious about everyday things. School-age children usually have a number of fears that began in their early childhood, such as fear of ghosts, of the dark, or of dying. Every child's fears are different. Parents may not...
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