Assesment of the neonate physical conditions

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After the baby is born, the umbilical cord is cut and separated from the mother. The period from birth to 2 weeks is called neonatal period. The following tests are performed if the baby continues to breathe normally after birth.

Birth weight of the baby:

The weight of a healthy baby is usually 2.5-3.5 kg. If it is less than 2.5 kg, it is called low birth weight baby. Their risk of death is higher.

Baby height:

Generally baby height is about 50 cm.

Measurement of the child's well-being: (APGAR Score):

The Apgar test is checked twice, after 1 minute of birth and 5 minutes after birth. If the Apgar score is 8-10, it should be understood that the child is completely healthy. 80% of newborns have a score of 8. If the score is 4-6, the child should be kept specially. If the score is 3, it should be understood that the condition of the newborn is serious. A lower Apgar score increases the chances of infant death.

Birth defects of the baby:

After the birth of the baby, it is confirmed if there are any birth defects or not.For example: no esophagus or rectum, palate cut and lip cut etc.

Postpartum Injury:

During delivery, it is checked to see if there is any injury or swelling in the head, any injury to the limbs.

Excretion:

A healthy newborn will urinate within 24 hours and excrete within 48 hours.

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Good post,

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Are you a doctor ?

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Very useful and important article you share with us. Than you for share this article. Keep it up. May god bless you.

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Welcome dear.I hope you can learn many things from my article 😇😇

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Informative article

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