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• Post natal checks that are carried out on the baby immediately after birth and reason why

  1. APGAR Score

  2. Skin Checks

  3. Physical Checks

  4. Reflex checks
• At 1 – 5 minutes after birth, the condition of a new born baby is checked using the APGAR score. Most babies score 7 or above out of 10. Less than 7 indicates that help is needed.
• Post natal checks that are carried out on the baby one to five days after birth and reason why

  1. APGAR TEST

  2. Skin

  3. Umbilical cord

  4. Birth marks

  5. Measurements

  6. Appearance
• Lanugo


  Soft hair covering the whole body. It helps keep the babies body at the right temperature during pregnancy. Lanugo is usually shed during pregnancy but sometimes appears on new-borns especially if they are premature.
• Vernix


  A creamy substance that protected the skin in the womb. Natural moisturiser that help prevent against infection and bacteria. Also a lubricant during birth.
• Jaundice


  Liver is immature = yellow skin. Sometimes it is cured by sunlight sometimes it is an indication of something being wrong.
• Birth marks


  • Salmon Patches or stork marks
  • Mongolian Spots
  • Infantile Haemangiomas (strawberry Mark)
• Measurements


  • Weight
  • Body Length
  • Head Circumference
• Appearance


  • Fontanelles
  • Heart
  • Testicles in boys
  • Heal prick test (blood spot)
  • Eyes
  • Mouth
  • Hearing
  • Feet
  • Fingers
  • Hips
• Who provides support after birth for the mother and baby?

  • Father
  • Midwife
  • GP
  • Friends
  • Family
  • Health Visitor
• SIDS – Sudden infant Death Syndrome
• Postnatal Care – Father / Partner

  • Paternity leave
  • Care for mother
  • Household tasks- cooking, cleaning shopping
  • Care for baby
  • Change nappies
  • Bonding
  • Support feeding choices
  • Spend time at home
  • Check visitors
  • Take care of siblings
  • Night feeding
• Postnatal care – Family / Friends

  • Give space
  • Give advice
  • Help with babysitting older children
  • Distraction
  • Encourage getting out and about
  • Bringing supplies
  • Help with household chores
• Postnatal 6 Week check of the mother

  1. Heart beat

  2. Weight

  3. Length

  4. Behaviour

  5. Does the baby turn towards light

  6. Does the baby smile at you

  7. Do you think your baby can hear you

  8. Is your baby startled by loud noises

  9. Weight – breastfeeding mothers loose weight more quickly

  10. Urine test – check kidney function, no infection

  11. Blood pressure

  12. Perineal check – tears, stitches – any concerns with healing

  13. Rubella immunity check – immunisation may be offered

  14. Period – returned to normal?

  15. Contraception advice

  16. Emotional feeling
• Conditions for development


  • Love
  • Feeding
  • Rest / Sleep
  • Warmth
  • Cleanliness/Hygiene
  • Exercise
  • Shelter/Home
  • Stimulation
• Love


  Emotional security is necessary for a child to establish own sense of identity. Early emotional experiences influence a child's future relationship. Lack of emotional support is likely to have a negative impact on a child's behavior i.e. poor behavior.
• Feeding


  Quantity and quality of food. Appropriate baby milks and weaning techniques at the correct stages. From 6 months feeding of appropriate healthy foods- range of food types. Water for hydration. Poor Diet can lead to: obesity, malnutrition, dental issues, and anemia (iron deficiency).
• Warmth


  Room temperature is suitable – use a room thermometer to check. Suitable indoor and outdoor clothing for all season i.e. winter coat, waterproof clothing, sun hat etc.… Baby shouldn't be left in direct sunlight and children should be out in peak sun hours.
• Listening and talking


  Develops speech and language
• Fresh air


  Helps prevent pulmonary conditions (lung conditions), provides access to sunlight which gives children vitamin D
• Routine


  Helps promote bonding, reduce anxiety, plan days, keep things organized, establish feeding and sleep patterns
• Socialisation and play


  Helps children form positive relationships, learn morals and beliefs, develop social skills like sharing and turn taking, stimulate intellectual and emotional development
• Acceptable Behaviour


  The limits within which the behaviour is acceptable. Children need to learn social skills and have clear boundaries and expectations to keep them safe.
• Conditions for development


  • Love
  • Feeding
  • Rest / Sleep
  • Warmth
  • Cleanliness/Hygiene
  • Exercise
  • Stimulation
  • Shelter/Home
• Room temperature


  Suitable - use a room thermometer to check
• Clothing


  Suitable indoor and outdoor clothing for all seasons
• Sun exposure


  Baby shouldn't be left in direct sunlight, children should be out in peak sun hours
• Food


  • Quantity and quality
  • Appropriate baby milks and weaning techniques at the correct stages
  • From 6 months feeding of appropriate healthy foods- range of food types
  • Water for hydration
• Poor Diet can lead to: obesity, malnutrition, dental issues, and anemia (iron deficiency)
• Emotional security


  Necessary for a child to establish own sense of identity, early emotional experiences influence a child's future relationships
• Lack of emotional support is likely to have a negative impact on a child's behavior i.e. poor behavior attention seeking
• Bonding or attachment


  Formed through feeding, bathing, eye contact, skin to skin contact
• Sleep


  Helps with physical recovery and intellectual development, growth hormone is released, consolidates learning, allows time for muscle recovery
• Sleep needs


  Newborns need 16 hours per day, 5 year olds need around 10 hours
• Sleep environment


  Every child needs a sleep routine with the correct environment i.e. temp 16-20, no blue light
• Indoor air


  Often smells and has dust particles that can trigger allergies
• Being outdoor helps prevent pulmonary conditions (lung conditions)
• Fresh air


  Provides access to sunlight which gives children vitamin D
• Exercise


  Contributes to better sleep and reduces depression, decreases chances of obesity as calories are burnt, aids development of gross motor skills
• Stimulation


  Daily stimulation allows new pathways to develop and enable children to learn, age appropriate activities should be used to create a stimulating environment, activities should use a range of senses: colourful, noise, textures