Routine care of the newborn is an important part of professional maternity services.

In addition to the clear benefit to the newborn, involving the mother in this care can provide valuable teaching moments.

8-1. GENERAL

8-2. CARE OF THE NEWBORN IN THE DELIVERY ROOM

8-3. VIRGINIA APGAR SCORING OF THE NEWBORN

8-4. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION TO THE NURSERY

8-5. ADMINISTRATION OF VITAMIN K

8-6. EYE PROPHYLAXIS FOR THE NEWBORN

8-7. INITIAL BATH

8-8. CORD CARE FOR THE NEWBORN INFANT

8-9. BONDING PROCESS

8-10. INFANT BAPTISM

8-11. COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE NEWBORN

8-12. PHENYLKETONURIA TEST

8-13. GOALS OF NEWBORN NURSING CARE

8-14. DISCHARGE CONSIDERATION FOR THE NEWBORN AND FAMILY

Lesson 08: Self-Test