Disorders of the Newborn and Pediatric Nursing Archives

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages due to an allergic response to certain airborne allergens.

Maternity and Newborn Care

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.

Maternity and Newborn 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.

Maternity and Newborn Care

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.

Maternity and Newborn Care

The Newborn & Normal Developmental Milestones

This nursing note aims to explore the world of newborn development, focusing on expected milestones in different areas including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects.

Pediatric Nursing

40 Nursing Bullets: Pediatric Nursing Reviewer

Extend and further strengthen your knowledge about the concepts of Pediatric Nursing with these 40 Nursing Bullets. These Nursing Bullets are bite-sized information that are easy to absorb and best read during your reviews for NCLEX or the board exams.