EINC: Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care

• EINC: Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care Principles

  NO NPO
• EINC: Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care Principles

  NO Enema
• EINC: Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care Principles

  Ambulation is recommended
• EINC: Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care Principles

  Shaving of pubic hair is NOT required
• EINC: Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care Principles

  Fundal Push NOT recommended
• EINC: Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care Principles

  Any position of comfort; Lithotomy position is unnecessary
• EINC: Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care Principles

  Companion choice - A family member will be allowed to accompany the mother
• EINC: Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care Principles

  Restrictive episiotomy

  • While the baby's head is crowning, provide perineal support
• Restrictive episiotomy


  Gently insert fingers to evaluate the baby's passage; If the passage can accommodate the baby, an episiotomy will NOT be performed