Care and follow-up for new-born babies

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Taking care of the first few days of a baby's birth can be overwhelming, especially for first-time moms. Mom don't worry! Observe your baby, you will quickly grasp the needs and wants of the baby. Below is a guide to BSCK II Tran Lien Anh, head of neonatology department of Vinmec Times City International Hospital, on basic knowledge and skills so that mothers can properly care for their babies and recognize diseases in new babies. birth, give your baby a perfect start!

1. Monitor stool and urine

Within 24 hours of age, meconium and urine must be present. Breastfed babies have yellow stools, can urinate and defecate 6-8 times a day. Abnormal stools: Black stools, stools with bloody mucus.

2. Skin and navel care

2.1 Skin care

Bathe the baby 24 hours after birth and bathe every day. Bath water temperature 36° 37 degrees Celsius (summer), 37-38 degrees Celsius (winter). Shower time no more than 10 minutes and use normal warm water

Change diapers often, wash with clean water after each bowel movement

2.2 Caring for the navel

The mother washes her hands before cleaning the baby's navel. Hold the diaper below the navel until the umbilical cord falls off. Clean the navel with alcohol swab 70 degrees Celsius, wipe around from the base of the navel up to the umbilical cord, 1-2 and 4/7 times/day. Do not wrap gauze, apply anything to the navel Unusual signs: The umbilicus has a foul-smelling, pus-filled discharge, the bleeding does not stop on its own. The skin around the navel is red and swollen. If you have a fever, you must REVIEW IMMEDIATELY.

3. Watch for jaundice

Examine under natural daylight, look at the skin color in the finger prints) of the area to be examined. If the skin is yellow to the feet, orange yellow, straw yellow, you must go to the doctor immediately.
Other abnormal signs
Lethargy, poor suckling, stop feeding, cough, ... runny nose, difficulty breathing, purple, fever, convulsions... come to see the doctor right away.

4. Newborn Screening Recommendations

Newborn screening test: Blood test to screen for 3 neonatal diseases (congenital hypothyroidism, G6PD deficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia) Hearing screening : Screening for congenital deafness

Can echocardiography, echocardiography, abdominal ultrasound (if needed). Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading doctors, modern equipment and technology, but also stands out for its examination and consulting services. and comprehensive, professional medical treatment; civilized, polite, safe and maximum sterilization space
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