Newborn Baby Care Nursing. Place the baby on the mothers abdomen Dry the baby with a warm clean sheet. The normal term baby should be kept with their mother rather than separate nursery.
About 80 of newborn babys require minimal care. The nursing care of the newborn is directed toward promoting the physical well-being of the baby and supporting the family unit. Risk for Impaired gas exchange related to antepartum stress excessive mucus production and stress due to cold.
1ESTABLISH RESPIRATION AND MAINTAIN CLEAR AIRWAY The most important need for the new born immediately after birth is a clear airway to enable the newborn to breath effectively since the placenta has ceased to function as an organ of gas exchange.
About 80 of newborn babys require minimal care. First Hours of Life Marilynn E. It is vital to help the newborn baby in breathing efficiently. Free from signs of respiratory distress.