From the beginning of pregnancy, most mothers worry about how to take care of their child! This is especially true for those who are first-time mothers. It is very normal for mothers to be worried like this. The 14 days after the baby is born are very important for both the mother and the baby. Babies 2 weeks / 14 days after birth are usually called newborns. At this time it is necessary to pay special attention to the care of the newborn: with the new environment after birth. About 5-10% of newborns lose weight in the first week of adaptation. Usually in the first year. Infant mortality rates are high. 14 to 22 children die per 1000 people. Two-thirds of these babies die in the first week of life.
Let's take a look at how to take care of a newborn after birth -
1. The most important thing is to keep breathing right after birth. For this it is important to clean the airways as soon as possible. All babies who have hypoxia at birth need faster and more suction and the use of oxygen masks.
2. The cord of the newborn should be kept as dry and sterile as possible. The cord usually dries in 5-6 days and then leaves the navel.
3. Newborn eyes should be wiped clean with sterile wet cotton or cloth. Bacterial infections of the eyes can occur after birth. If there is a problem in the corner of the newborn's eyes or if the eyes are red, a doctor's advice should be taken immediately.
4. The blood and meconium attached to the body of the newborn should be cleaned with a sterile cotton pad or cloth and wrapped in a soft towel! Even if you forget, make the newborn gassel.
5. Babies in the womb are usually between 36.5° C to 37.5° C. But after birth the ambient temperature is 10° C to 20° C. Therefore, the newborn should be wrapped in a dry and sterile clean towel very quickly and given to the mother. The mother's warmth helps control the baby's body temperature.
6. The newborn should be breastfed within 1 hour of birth. The mother's first milk is called colostrum. Colostrum enhances the baby's immune system. Milk is usually excreted for 2/3 days after delivery. An average of 80-100 ml per day. Lettuce is made 6 The newborn should be breastfed every 3/4 hours and breastfed for at least 30 minutes. Usually 15 to 20 ml. When the appetite is quenched by drinking milk, the newborn falls asleep.
Newborns are more likely to get sick and have a higher risk of death. Therefore, proper care and attention is required for his well-being and smooth development.
