2. THE IMPORTANCE OF A WELL-BORN BABY:
1.It contributesto thesatisfaction ad happiness
of themother aswell asthe entirefamily
2.It contributesto theemotional, economic and
moral stability of thechild.
3.It givesafeeling of satisfaction and
contentment to theparentsand other members
of thefamily.
4.It isasourceof family pride.
5.It keepsthecouplefreefrom inconveniences
caring for thebabieswith abnormalitiesand
illness.
4. 1. HEAD IS TOO LARGE IN PROPORTION TO
THE BODY.
2. BODY IS SMEARED WITH MUCUS WHICH
MAKE IT SLIPPERY WHEN HANDLED.
3. HEAD MAY BE A BIT OUT OF SHAPE
BECAUSE OF THE PRESSURE DURING
DELIVERY.
4. THE SKIN OF THE NEW BORN IS SOFT,
OF DEEP PINK COLOR AND BLOTCHY.
5. THE CHEST IS SMALL, AND NARROW
AND THE ABDOMEN IS LARGE.
5. 6. THE EYES ARE CLOSED MOST OF THE TIME.
7. THE LIPS ARE LARGE WITH LITTLE OR NO
CHIN.
8. THE NOSE LOOKS FLAT AND BROAD.
9. THE GENITALS APPEAR TO BE LARGE BUT
WILL BECOME NORMAL AS BABY DEVELOPS.
10. ITS UMBILICAL CHORD PROTTRUDES FROM
THE NAVEL UNTIL SIX TO FEW DAY AFTER
BIRTH, WHEN IT DROPS AFTER IT HAS
HEALED.
6. INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BABY
GERMINAL PERIOD
Cell begins to divide.
While zygote is splitting into new
cells it moves through the fallopian
tube towards the uterus.
By the end of second week zygote
implants itself to uterine wall.
7. EMBRYONIC STAGE
a) After the second week embryo begins to take
nourishment from the placenta through the
umbilical cord.
b) Amniotic sac is developing into a protective
chamber and after eight weeks completely
surrounds the embryo.
c) By the end of the third week embryo’s heart is
beating and nervous system is already
developed.
d) After eight weeks all major body organs are
developed.
8. FETAL STAGE
a. During the 3rd
and 4th
month, the fetus begins to
move.
b. After 5 months, skin of the fetus is fully developed
and
half nails and sweat glands can be seen.
c. At eight months, mothers abdomen stop enlarging
and fetal movement slows down.
d. Two weeks before birth fetus will drop into the pelvic
cavity and will usually take a more fixed position
with
the head down in preparation for delivery.
9. LESSON 31:
CARE AND TREATMENTCARE AND TREATMENT
OFOF
THE NEWBORN BABYTHE NEWBORN BABY
10. 1. SKIN CARE : careful attention must be given to
the delicate skin of the baby. At birth it is covered
with sebaceous material. To remove, rub a little
oil and wipe and quickly as possible. Follow with
warm bath.
11. 2. Care of the Navel : after birth the baby’s
navel or umbilical cord should be covered by a
sterile dressing and held in place by binder.
12. 3. Clothing
The baby’s garment should be soft, comfortable,
easy to wash and most of all easy to change.
They must be styles in such as way that baby can move
freely.
4. Feeding
a. Breast feed: is most economical and safest, easily and
available and nutritious laden method.
b. Bottle-feed or mix feed: when mother is ill specially with
infectious disease. Or in the case of
inverted nipples.
Baby must fed at regular intervals and care must be taken so
that all the supplies, materials and equipment used are clean
and sanitary.
