Needs of New Born Baby

Subject: Midwifery III (Theory)

Overview

Warmth, sleep, feeding, infection protection, safety and security, elimination, food, fresh air, mothering, and so on are the needs of a newborn baby. Warmth is critical until the infant has recovered from the birth and is eating. Heat loss by evaporation, particularly from the baby's head after birth, should be prevented. Cross infection can be a particular risk at the hospital, therefore hand cleaning before and after the newborn is necessary. One of the demands of a newborn baby is protection and security. Babies must be safeguarded against falls, asphyxia, choking, injuries, and other mishaps. Affection and love: Rooming in allows for more opportunities for mothering and bonding. Mothers are urged to care for and nourish "extended stay" newborns.
  1. Warmth, sleep, feeding
    Warmth is critical until the infant has recovered from the birth and is eating. Heat loss by evaporation, particularly from the baby's head after birth, should be prevented. The temperature in the room should be kept between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius. Warm bath water (37 degrees Celsius) should be used, and wet clothing should be replaced as soon as feasible. During the first two months, babies sleep 20-22 hours out of 24. It is best to avoid excessive chatting or making noise. The first feed is provided as soon as possible after birth, usually within a few hours. During this time of colostrum secretion, the newborn may only suck the breast for 4 to 5 minutes.
     
  2. Protection from infection
    Those who have a cold or a sore throat should avoid handling the newborn. Cross infection can be a particular risk at the hospital, therefore hand cleaning before and after the newborn is necessary. The baby's skin acts as an infection barrier if its integrity and pH balance is maintained.
     
  3. Safety and security
    One of the demands of a newborn baby is protection and security. Babies must be handled carefully. Babies must be safeguarded against falls, asphyxia, choking, injuries, and other mishaps. To avoid choking and aspiration, the baby should remain in the prone or lateral position after feeding. To avoid fall injuries, the baby should not be left alone and should not sleep at a height from a surface.
     
  4. Elimination
    Meconium should be passed by the baby within 24-48 hours of birth. When milk is added, the meconium feces turns greenish brown instead of yellowish-brown. Overfeeding results in greenish-yellow sloppy, frequent feces with curds that cause aching buttocks. Small dark brownish-yellow feces, frequently accompanied by mucus, are caused by severe underfeeding.
     
  5. Nourishment
    The first feed is provided as soon as possible after birth, usually within a few hours. The newborn may only suck the breast for 4 to 5 minutes during this stage of colostrum secretion. During the early days, he may take seven or eight short feeds, with the sucking time increasing daily. The amount of milk given to the infant is gradually increased based on how much he consumes.
     
  6. Fresh air
    Draughts must be avoided, but fresh air is required. Healthy babies can be taken outside after the first few days in mild weather. The space should be well ventilated, but direct storms should be avoided.
     
  7. Mothering
    Sharing a room allows for more opportunities for mothering and bonding. Mothers are urged to care for and nourish "extended stay" newborns. Clean hands are required. Midwives in nurseries are required to "mother" the babies in their care.
Things to remember
  • Warmth, sleep, feeding, infection protection, safety and security, elimination, food, fresh air, mothering, and so on are the needs of a newborn baby.
  • Warmth is critical until the infant has recovered from the birth and is eating. Heat loss by evaporation, particularly from the baby's head after birth, should be prevented.
  • Those who have a cold or a sore throat should avoid handling the newborn. Cross infection can be a particular risk at the hospital, therefore hand cleaning before and after the newborn is necessary.
  • One of the demands of a newborn baby is protection and security. Babies must be handled carefully. Babies must be safeguarded against falls, asphyxia, choking, injuries, and other mishaps.
  • Love and affection: Sharing a room allows for more opportunities for mothering and bonding. Mothers are urged to care for and nourish "extended stay" newborns. Clean hands are required. Midwives in nurseries are required to "mother" the babies in their care.
Questions and Answers
  • Warmth, sleep, feeding
    Until the baby has recovered from delivery and is taking nourishment, warmth is really necessary. Avoid losing heat through evaporation, especially from the baby's head during delivery. Warmth should be maintained in the room at 21 to 23 degrees Celsius. Warm bath water, or 37 degrees Celsius, should be used, and wet clothing should be replaced as soon as feasible. During the first two months, babies sleep 20 to 22 hours a day. Avoid chatting too much or making too much noise. Within a few hours of giving birth, the first feed is given as soon as is practical. The infant may only breastfeed for four to five minutes during this colostrum secretion period.
  • Protection from infection
    The baby should not be handled by someone who has a cold or a sore throat. Cross contamination can be a particular issue in hospitals, therefore hand cleaning before and after the newborn is crucial. As long as its integrity and pH balance are preserved, the baby's skin serves as a barrier against infection.
  • Safety and security
    One of the demands of the newborn baby is safety and security. Baby care must be taken. Babies need to be protected from falls, choking, asphyxia, injuries, and other mishaps. After feeding, the infant should remain in a prone or lateral posture to prevent choking and aspiration. To avoid injuries from falls, babies shouldn't be left unattended and shouldn't sleep too high off the ground.
  • Elimination
    Within 24 to 48 hours of delivery, the infant should pass meconium. The meconium feces turns greenish brown instead of yellowish brown when milk is added. Overfeeding is the cause of loose, frequently occurring, greenish yellow stools with curds that hurt the buttocks. Due to disgusting underfeeding, small, dark brownish yellow stools frequently accompanied by mucus are produced.
  • Nourishment
    As soon as possible and within a few hours following delivery, the first feed is delivered. The newborn can only breastfeed for four to five minutes throughout this colostrum secretion time. He may have taken seven or eight brief feedings in the beginning, with the length of the sucking time increasing daily. Depending on how much milk the baby consumes, the amount is gradually increased.
  • Fresh air
    Draughts must be kept out, yet fresh air is important. Healthy infants can be brought outside in warm weather after the first few days. While avoiding direct wind, the room should have good ventilation.
  • Mothering
    Love and affection: Living together gives parents more chances to bond and mother their children. Mothers are urged to handle, feed, and care for "long stay" infants. Essential are clean hands. It is expected of nursery midwives to "mother" the infants under their care.

 

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