Disorders of the Newborn and Pediatric Nursing

Newborn Reflexes

Newborn reflexes are involuntary, automatic movements or responses exhibited by infants shortly after birth, triggered by specific stimuli. These innate reflexes are typically temporary, gradually diminishing as the baby's nervous system matures, making them essential components of nursing assessments in early neonatal care.

Care of the Newborn

This nursing note explains the key components of newborn care, including assessment (Agpar scoring, respiratory and physical examination), feeding, hygiene, and promoting bonding between parents and their newborns.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding refers to the act of providing breast milk as the primary source of nutrition and nourishment to an infant directly from the mother's breast. This natural process involves the baby latching onto the mother's nipple and suckling, allowing the baby to receive essential nutrients, antibodies, and immune factors present in breast milk.

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