Newborn care
New Born Care and Safety
The first four weeks of life of an infant are considered the neonatal period. During this period many complex physiologic changes occur, and the infant interacts with the different stimuli. Care during this period should be continuous and effective. Newborn care consists of evaluation for the need of resuscitation, a complete physical exam, administration of prophylactic medications and vaccines, adequate feedings, safe sleep, hygiene of the newborn, and other important areas for baby wellbeing.
Care of newborns includes:
- Immediate and thorough drying,
- skin to skin contact of the newborn with the mother,
- cord clamping and cutting after the first minutes after birth,
- early initiation of breastfeeding, and exclusive breastfeeding.
- Newborns who do not start breathing on their own by one minute after birth should receive positive pressure ventilation with room air by a self-inflating bag and mask.
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