Baby's may feed more frequently throughout the night.
What is clusterfeeding?
Most pregnant people feel these rhythmic movements frequently when the baby is in the womb. They continue on a regular basis after the infant is born.
What are hiccups?
Infants spit up often, sometimes large amounts of milk, it is normal as long as... A) the infant is sleeping through the night B) the infant is not uncomfortable, has enough wet diapers and is gaining weight appropriately C) the infant cleans it up afterwards D) the infant is breastfeeding
What is B) the infant is: Not uncomfortable appearing Has enough wet diapers Is gaining weight effectively
What is skin-to-skin?
True or false - a newborn rash needs medication for treatment.
What is false?
Typically a baby will lose weight during the first days of life but most will surpass their birth weight by this age...
What is 2 weeks old.
The following are signs of what:
sudden pallor, sweating, eye rolling, difficulty feeding/weak suck, limpness or lethargy, weak or high-pitched cry, tachypnea, apnea or periodic breathing, convulsions, cyanotic episodes, jitteriness, temp less than 36.5
What is hypoglycemia?
If a patient becomes engorged it may become difficult for the infant to latch on and feed. Trying this for a few minutes may help.
What is pumping or manually expressing some milk.
In order to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) it is important to do this...
What is keep your infant's sleeping area clear of pillows, blankets and stuffed animals, put your baby on it's back to sleep
It is never safe to do this with an infant.
What is shaking?
Some newborns are born with this swelling of the scalp. It is often brough on by pressure from the uterus/vaginal wall. It resolves on its own within a few hours or days.
What is caput succedaneum?
This is the best way to determine whether your infant is eating enough.
What is having increasing numbers of wet diapers and stools.
A baby will recognize this immediately after he or she is born.
What is their parents' voice?
It is recommended a baby do this a couple of times a day to strengthen back/neck muscles and prevent flattening of the back of head
What is tummy time?
Normal range of Vital signs for an infant
What is 36.5-37.4 for temperature, 30-60 for respirations and 100-160 for heart rate?