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THE POSTNATAL PERIOD

HPC 3O February 25 th , 2013. THE POSTNATAL PERIOD. Baby is tested using the Agpar Scale – rates baby in from 0-2 in 5 areas: heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, responsiveness and color Total score should be between 6-10 Baby weighed, measured and cleaned up. Right after birth.

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THE POSTNATAL PERIOD

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  1. HPC 3O February 25th, 2013 THE POSTNATAL PERIOD

  2. Baby is tested using the Agpar Scale – rates baby in from 0-2 in 5 areas: heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, responsiveness and color Total score should be between 6-10 Baby weighed, measured and cleaned up Right after birth

  3. Copy of baby’s footprint taken for public record Baby’s family name labeled on wrists or ankles and the mother’s wrist Right after birth

  4. 60 minutes of delivery -> drops or antiseptic are put into eyes to prevent infection Vitamin K shot -> needed for blood clotting Hearing tests -> in some hospitals Blood sample -> for sickle cell anemia and other conditions Later tests

  5. Typical hospital stay -> 12 hours to 3 days Why might jaundice delay a newborn’s release from the hospital? LATER TESTS

  6. Bonding -> forming emotional ties between parent and child Most facilities have changed their policies to allow bonding right away (delay other procedures) Baby placed in mother’s arms or abdomen to hear familiar heartbeat and voice Bonding & attachment

  7. Breastfeeding -> may begin right away Colostrum -> easy for baby to digest and rich in antibodies to protect against disease. Clear or yellow in color Bonding & attachment

  8. Ensure that baby has birth certificate Social Security Number Legal documents

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