Study on Immediate Newborn Care
6.1 INTRODUCTION
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The birth of a baby is one of life’s most wondrous moments. Newborn babies have amazing abilities, yet they are completely depended on others for breast -feeding, warmth and comfort .Newborn is a continuum of the fetal life and a very important and vulnerable link in the chain of events from the conception to adulthood. The physical and mental wellbeing of an individual depends on the correct management of events in the perinatal period. The current neonatal mortality rate in India is of 45 per 1000 live births compared to 36 per 1000 live birth of global scenario, which accounts for nearly two thirds of infant’s mortality and half of under five mortality. Over one third of all neonatal death occurs in fast day of life, almost half within 3days and nearly fourth is the first week.
The four basic needs of ALL babies at the time of birth (and for the first few week of life) are: A) Warmth
B) Normal breathing
C) Mother’s milk
D) Protection from infection
These basic needs indicate that a baby’s survival is totally dependent upon her mother and other care givers. Therefore it is important to provide proper care to all the neonates immediately after birth. All newborns require essential newborn care to minimize the risk of illness and maximize their growth and development. This care will also prevent many newborn emergencies. For example, the umbilical cord may be the most common source of neonatal sepsis and also of tetanus infection, and good cord care can dramatically reduce the risk s of these serious conditions. Exclusive breast feeding has a significant protective effect against infections. Early breast feeding and keeping the baby close to the mother reduce the risk of hypothermia and hypoglycemia.6
All the babies require basic care to help their survival and well-being. These
Save the Children
The birth of a baby is one of life’s most wondrous moments. Newborn babies have amazing abilities, yet they are completely depended on others for breast -feeding, warmth and comfort .Newborn is a continuum of the fetal life and a very important and vulnerable link in the chain of events from the conception to adulthood. The physical and mental wellbeing of an individual depends on the correct management of events in the perinatal period. The current neonatal mortality rate in India is of 45 per 1000 live births compared to 36 per 1000 live birth of global scenario, which accounts for nearly two thirds of infant’s mortality and half of under five mortality. Over one third of all neonatal death occurs in fast day of life, almost half within 3days and nearly fourth is the first week.
The four basic needs of ALL babies at the time of birth (and for the first few week of life) are: A) Warmth
B) Normal breathing
C) Mother’s milk
D) Protection from infection
These basic needs indicate that a baby’s survival is totally dependent upon her mother and other care givers. Therefore it is important to provide proper care to all the neonates immediately after birth. All newborns require essential newborn care to minimize the risk of illness and maximize their growth and development. This care will also prevent many newborn emergencies. For example, the umbilical cord may be the most common source of neonatal sepsis and also of tetanus infection, and good cord care can dramatically reduce the risk s of these serious conditions. Exclusive breast feeding has a significant protective effect against infections. Early breast feeding and keeping the baby close to the mother reduce the risk of hypothermia and hypoglycemia.6
All the babies require basic care to help their survival and well-being. These
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