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BATHING NEWBORN

OBJECTIVES:After _ hours of varied discussion-demonstration,

the Level II students will be able to:1. Define the following terms:1.1 Bathing newborn1.2 Newborn

1.3 Vernix caseosa1.4 Lanugo1.5 Caput succedaneum1.6 Molding2. Discuss the importance of bathing newborn.3. Enumerate the indications of bathing newborn.


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IMPORTANCE

-Giving a baby a bath is an early task forparents to learn that is not only important forhealthand cleanliness, but can become anenjoyable time between a parent and child.

Provides opportunities for completecleansing of newborn

Promotes comfort and hygiene to thenewborn

Allows health care provider to observe the

newborns condition
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INDICATIONS IN BATHINGNEWBORN

full term and premature babies

bathing should be done at the nurseryafter vital signs have been stabilized

before circumcision


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CONTRAINDICATIONS INBATHING NEWBORNblue babies

febrile babies


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Principles of Bathing aNewborn

-Microbiology

Wash hands, wrist, and forearms with soap orantiseptic solution before touching the

newborn to reduce the possibilities of cross-infection.

Umbilical cord care should be carried outThree-hourly when moist or if when the

newborn is in an incubator.

Delay bathing if the newborn is preterm or ifpathology is expected. However, it isunacceptable to allow an unbathed newbornto be taken home


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-Physics

Test the temperature of the water to avoidthermal trauma.

-Time and Energy

Identify the newborn by means of anidentification tag. These tags should remain

attached intil the newborn is discharged.-Thermotherapy

Bathe the newborn only when the watertemperature is stabled.

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-Safety and security

Protect the newborn against falling andinjury during the procedure, and never leavethe newborn alone on the working surface.

Handle the newborn gently and speak to

him/her gently at all times.


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Techniques in Holding aNewborn


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The Cradle Hold

This is the first hold many mothers will try,often soon after their babies are born. Tostart, cradle your baby's head in the crook ofyour arm with your baby's nose opposite yournipple. Use that hand to support your baby'sbottom. Turn your baby on his or her side, sothat your baby is belly to belly to you. Then,raise your baby to your breast. You can

support your breast with your other hand.


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The Cross-Cradle or CrossoverHold

This hold is similar to the cradle hold, butyour arms are positioned differently. Insteadof supporting your baby's head in the crookof your arm, use the hand of that arm tosupport your breast. Your opposite armshould come around the back of your baby.Support your baby's head, neck, and shoulderby placing your hand at the base of your

baby's head with your thumb and index fingerat your baby's ear level. Like the cradle hold,your baby will be belly to belly to you.

The cross-cradle position allows you to havemore control over how your baby latches on.


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Sling Hold

A sling is a great device that allows you tocarry baby hands free, close to your body.Baby can be nestled in many positions,including positions for discrete nursing.Babies often love being in the sling, close toyour beating heart and nestled into a fetalposition. They tend to cry less and feelcomforted by being held so close for longer

periods.


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The Side-Lying Position

This position is comfortable for motherswho've had a cesarean section (C-section)because the baby doesn't put pressure on themother's abdomen. This is also a great wayfor you to get some rest while nursing yourbaby.

Start by lying on your side with your baby on

his or her side, facing you. Your baby shouldbe positioned so his or her nose is oppositeyour nipple. Use your lower arm to cradleyour baby's back, or you can tuck a rolled-upreceiving blanket behind your baby to helpnestle your little one close to you while you


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The Clutch or Football Hold

This is also a good position for the momwho's had a C-section and also for motherswith large breasts or small babies. Thefootball hold allows babies to take milk moreeasily which is also good for mothers witha forceful milk ejection reflex (or let down)

To achieve the clutch (or football) hold,

place a pillow next to you. Cradle your baby facing upward in your arm. Use the palmof your hand on that same arm to support hisor her neck, and nestle your baby's sideclosely against your side. Your baby's feetand legs should be tucked under your arm.


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Lap Hold

The Lap Hold:

Sitting with your knees propped up, lay yourbaby face-up. With his head resting against

your knees and his feet nestled on yourtummy. This hold gives your arms some reliefand offers maximum interaction with yourlittle bundle.


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