Nearly the end of the first week – and what an intense week it has been!!
MATERNAL WELL-BEING:
* Last BP check
* Fundus involution
* Lochia Discharge (Rubra/Serosa/Alba)
* Uterine Placental wound site healing
* Sutures (Perineum/C-Section wound)
* Breasts (Lactogenesis-2, Sore nipples)
* More
NEONATAL WELL-BEING:
* 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
* & More
Luv & light,
Kathy
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