newborn care

What are the basic care for the baby?

Life has changed now that your baby is here, and you might have lots of questions about what to do. These tips can help nervous first-time parents feel confident about newborn care in no time.

• Immediate care at birth (delayed cord clamping, thorough drying, assessment of breathing, skin-to-skin contact, early initiation of breastfeeding)
• Thermal care
• Resuscitation when needed
• Support for breast milk feeding
• Nurturing care
• Infection prevention
• Assessment of health problems
• Recognition and response to danger signs
• Timely and safe referral when needed