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Baby’s First Few Days     What Parents Should Know About Birthmarks       Many babies are born with with a stork bite, angel kiss or café au lait spot. Some birthmarks are temporary, some permanent, and only a few pose serious health risks.         The APGAR Test       Unveil the mystery of this acronym, which is now a routine part of newborn screenings.         Guide to Your Newborn's Senses       With the exception of sight, babies arrive in the world with most of their senses fairly well developed.         Understanding Jaundice       Some degree of jaundice occurs in 95 percent of newborns. Here's what you need to know about the condition.         Bonding From the Beginning       Often, initial bonding information focuses on touch and sight, but babies actually use all of their senses to learn about you.         What Happens After Delivery?       Find out what to expect in the first hours after birth and what to expect before leaving the hospital.         Your Newborn's Development       What to expect as your newborn adjusts to life outside the womb.         Welcome Baby!       Whether you choose a birth ritual or simply uncork a bottle of champagne, the birth of a baby is cause of celebration.         From Womb to World       Baby's first day--a time of enormous transition.         Unforgettable       Why the births of our babies remain etched in our memories.         First Feeding       Tips to get you over the bumps in the road and get breastfeeding off to a good start from your baby's very first introduction to the breast.         Why Newborns Look So Funny       Get the scoop on what newborns are supposed to look like and why they look so strange at birth.