Episode 15: POST-NATAL EP 04 – DAY5-7 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BY THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK
It’s nearly the end of the first week and what an intense week it has been!
On today’s episode is more information about Maternal and Neonatal well being including:
MATERNAL:
- Last BP check up
- Fundus involution
- Lochia Discharge (Rubra/Serosa/Alba)
- Uterine Placental wound site healing
- Sutures (Perineum/C-Section wound)
- Breasts (Lactogenesis-2, Sore nipples)
- and More
NEONATAL:
- One-week detailed clinical examination including length, head circumference, reflexes & fraenulum check (tongue-tie)
- 2nd Oral Dose of Vitamin-K
- Weight-Loss & management (eg 7-8% normal | 10% vigorous | 11-13% Need assessment | 14-15% Must see Paed
- Audible swallows of milk transfer
- Pacifiers/Dummies
- On-demand vs Scheduled feeding
- and More
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