Well Baby Nursery

At Jefferson and Christiana Care combined, there are more than 10,000 babies delivered annually. Residents work in the well-baby nurseries while on a rotation that is separate from the NICU blocks.

Attending rounds and didactic conferences are held daily. In addition to managing routine normal newborn care, residents are given extensive experience in counseling parents about their newborns and providing anticipatory guidance. Lactation programs are available at both sites. Full time, experienced pediatricians supervise and teach residents on this rotation with additional support by lactation specialists.