Newborn checks in delivery room

Your baby will examine several times in the first week. The midwife will weight him regularly, and check him daily for any problems or signs of infection. After born, your baby will have several tests and examinations to check that he is healthy and that all is well. Soon after birth a caregiver will perform a general overall check of your baby. This examines your baby's physical appearance, five fingers - five toes etc. and is usually done when the baby is being measured and weighed, in the hour or two after being born. The midwife will weigh your baby and measure his length and the distance around his head. 

Some babies may face challenges after birth. Babies that need special care may be placed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This is a part of the hospital where babies are cared for using advanced technology and specially trained health care professionals. 

As soon as he(she)’s born, your midwife will carry out some basic checks:

• Assessing his /her color
• His/her breathing
• His/her heart rate
• His/her movements
• His/her crying

General examination in newborn baby

Handling your new born baby

Most babies like to be handled in a firm way, especially in the early weeks when the sensation of being tightly enclosed whether by your arms, by clothing or by a swaddling shawl, gives a great sense of security. When it comes to actually moving your baby, do it as slowly, as gently and as quietly as you can. There are two main positions for carrying your baby in your arms. The first is with the baby's head in the crook of either arm, slightly higher than the rest of the body, which rests on the lower part of your arm encircled by the wrist and the hand that support her back and bottom. Your other arm provides additional support, to the baby's bottom and legs. This position allows you to talk to and smile at your baby. 

The second way is to hold your baby against the upper part of your chest, with your forearm across her back and her head resting on your shoulder supported by your hand. This position leaves the other hand free, which is useful if you need to pick something up. Otherwise it can provide support to the baby's bottom. 

Handling your newborn baby from head to eyes

Head: The head is one of the most fragile parts of your baby’s body.  A newborn’s skull isn’t fully formed yet.  It will have soft parts called fontanelles, where the bones haven’t fully fused yet. These can be found at the top and the back of the head, and will close over the next two years. Be careful with these parts even though a thick layer of skin already protects them. 

care of newborn twins

Newborn Baby twins are double the work but also double the fun, from splashing in the bath to changing their diapers. The feeling can be overwhelming, just take one day at a time always accepting and asking for help if you need it. Even the most experienced moms can feel the pressures of caring for a newborn let alone caring for twins. When the umbilical cord is cut after delivery (this is painless), it leaves an umbilical cord stump. This will drop off within 1 to 3 weeks. Special care is required to prevent infection.

• Keep the umbilical stump clean and dry
• Let the stump fall of naturally
• Clean with a cotton swab with either cooled boiled water
• To keep from diapers and clothing rubbing the stump try to fold the diaper away from the stump and wear loose fitting clothing

My Best Tips on Bathing Twins

• The best way to bath twins is one at a time, it’s a bit tricky to bath them at the same time at least until they can sit by themselves.
• You can use a baby bath, the family tub or even the kitchen sink. I also used a bath support for our newborn twins, they could lay down keeping their heads out of the water (you could use a couple of hand towels to help with slipping if you don’t have a bath support).
• Get everything ready, towels, washcloths, baby soap and lotion (I used olive oil on our twins it was very gentle on their skin), diapers and clothes.
• I would lay two towels on the floor one for an underlay and the other for drying. This way I could go from the bath then wrapped up in a towel in seconds, babies can get cold quickly.
• You could tandem bath your twins with you and your partner (or helper) one does the bathing and one does the dressing.
• When newborn, babies can be bathed less often so you could bath each twin on alternate days.

Newborn Baby's 45th Week: developments, care,tips

This week, your baby continues to stress her/his freedom. This week your babies walking through house a pair of times. 45th week your baby understand more words now, but he/she is probably trying to speak more words as well. Your baby might be able to say several different words that clearly mean something to both of you. Listen closely and be sure to compliment him/her and respond. 

Your acknowledgement and attention are a reward and a great way to encourage your baby to continue learning and talking. At this age still engage more in parallel play, or playing next to each other. But he will quickly learn to play with others and now is a great time to introduce the idea. Look into playgroups in your area if you have trouble finding another baby close in age.

45th week of baby might concern in teeth are continually breakable and prone to certain other injuries irrespective whether these are baby teeth or adult teeth. Often times, a baby can chip his tooth as result of fall. Although, there is nothing to concerned about small chip that your baby’s tooth receive, yet sometimes these are not supposed to be ignored altogether. Whenever you notice a chip in your baby’s tooth, make certain that no sharp edges and bleeding of the gums occur.

Newborn Baby's 44th Week: immature bones and muscles become strong and mature

By 44^th week your baby may start taking short walks while holding onto your hand. She/he also now understands what to do when you are dressing her/him and will staff out both arms and legs to help you. She/he may also be able to drink from a cup all by herself - although some babies may not do this for a few more months. 

Your baby has grown into a monkey as she/he starts to crawl, wiggle, and climb out of the crib, stroller, and highchair. Diaper changes will also become even more challenging because, honestly, who wants to lay there for a whole minute when there's discovering to do. Just be sure to move heavy, hot or otherwise dangerous objects at least 12 inches away from table and counter edges so they're safely out of reach of your baby's curious hands.

Newborn Baby's 43rd Week: your baby has started to walk

By week 43, babies are able to follow simple commands such as, increased knowledge, your baby's ability to communicate increases each week as well. It is probably becoming easier and easier to understand what he/she wants, as he/she begins to indicate this in ways other than crying.

This week your baby has started to walk. He/she is probably walking very well by now. He/she is at home you do not need shoes for his/her feet, but make sure you buy a strong solid pair if for when you leave the house, even it if is just to the front yard. If you go somewhere where your baby could do a lot of walking is sure you bring your stroller along as well. Chances are that although your baby will want to walk, his/her legs will tire quickly and he will want to ride as well.

  

Newborn Baby's 42nd Week: your baby becomes more mobile and independent

42 week of newborn baby is no doubt giving you plenty of exercise! She/he is constantly on the go and discovering new and faster ways to move. Now that he/she is crawling, maybe cruising and perhaps even standing for a moment or two without holding onto anything, your baby may be close to taking his/her first wobbly, unassisted steps. As time goes on, your baby will build confidence and will stand on his/her own for longer periods of time. The more time she/he has to practice using his or her legs, the stronger and more coordinated he/she will be.

As your baby becomes more mobile and independent, you may notice that he/she has a renewed appreciation for cuddling on your lap while you read a book or two at the end of the day. He/she is still your little baby and needs comforting and security after a day of exploring and playing. He/she is also taking a greater interest in the book's pages, and may stare at the images, babble to them, and try to touch them. He/she will love to help turn the pages too. Remember, the more sounds and words your baby hears, the more easily he/she will develop a vocabulary. Take time out each day for this wonderful, educational ritual.

Newborn Baby's 38th Week: baby walking is a major developmental milestone

In 38th week your baby's language skills continue to develop quickly. At this week your baby sit and walking to them. This week your baby is becoming more attached to you, he/she power also be becoming more attached to an object, like his /her offering, a toy, or a favorite blanket. 

Your baby may also form such an attachment if there is a big change in your baby's environment. If you have started exit your baby at a new child care worker or with family more often, or if you move into a new, bigger house, your baby may possibly attach him/her to something for comfort. 

During 38th week your baby is growing more awake of the people around him/her. This week your baby’s understanding of emotions is getting stronger and he/she is very sensitive to your emotions – if you get upset he will probably also get upset. Your baby may show emotions of excitement, fear, obstruction, joy and anger at this stage. 

Newborn Baby's 37th Week: your baby is Standing and Travelling

During 37th week of newborn baby is just start to realize many simple words and expressions. At this stage of the game, it's best to try to avoid the trend to use baby talk it can be fun, but reach the right words is better for your baby's development. 

This week your baby is Standing and Travelling. Her/his first independent steps are close at hand. Your baby's language skills continue to develop quickly, too. He/she may point or use other meaningful signals, such as sign language or gesturing bye-bye. This month your baby’s communication skill will be improved. 

During this period she/he is experimenting with new sounds and easing syllables together. This week your baby is smart and he/she is starting to figure out that you are Mom and Dad and that you provide everything he/she needs. He/she might get horrible that the other person will not be willing to give him/her what he/she wants, whether it is a toy or food. 

Rota Virus Vaccination for your baby

Severe diarrhoea disease in young children can cause very dangerous consequences such as child mortality. Rota viruses are the most common cause of this disease throughout the world. According to the study of World Health Organization(WHO), 527 000 infants and young children aged up to 5 years die each year from rotavirus infections which are vaccine-preventable.  

Most of these children live in developing countries.

Rotavirus is a virus that is simply spread with the stools of an infected person through hand to mouth contact. The virus causes inflammation of the linings of the gastroenteritis (intestine) and stomach, resulting in sickness and diarrhoea.

Rotarix and RotaTeq, Two oral, live, attenuated rotavirus vaccines are available internationally; and both vaccines are deliberately safe and effective in preventing gastrointestinal disease.

WHO recommends that rotavirus vaccine for infants should be included in all national immunization programmes. The first dose of either RotaTeq or Rotarix is directed to give at your infants 6–15 weeks. The maximum age for administering the last dose of either vaccine should be 32 weeks. Your good hygiene and sanitation don't effectively stop Rota virus disease, so immunization is the best resistance. 

Typhoid Vaccine: What are the risks?

Typhoid is a serious disease. It is affected by salmonella typhi bacteria.

Typhoid causes a high fever, weakness, stomach pain, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite and rashes. Typhoid vaccine can prevent typhoid. There are two type of typhoid vaccine. One is an inactivated vaccine gotten as a shot, reduced vaccine which is taken orally. This vaccine should not be given to children younger than 2 years of age. Typhoid vaccine can be given along with other vaccine using separate syringe and separate site.

Typhoid is an endemic disease which can approximately affect any age group. However, more than 10 percent of these cases are found in infants of less than a year and the school going children and youngsters are most likely to be affected by this disease. 

HIB Vaccine protects your child against severe bacterial infection

The HIB vaccine guards your child against a severe bacterial infection that frequently affects babies  under 5 years old. 

It can cause severe swelling in the throat that makes it hard to breathe (epiglottitis), a serious form of pneumonia, and a disease called bacterial meningitis. Meningitis   is an infection of the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord. HIB meningitis causes death in 1 out of 20 children and permanent brain damage in 10 to 30 percent of those who survive. Haemophilus influenza can also cause serious joint and skin infections as well as other less common infections.

Polio Vaccination: OPV and IPV

 Polio is also called poliomyelitis, it is an infectious disease that generally affect the central nervous system.

The central nervous system is prepared in the brain and spinal cord. Nerves from the brain and spinal cord help your body move and sensation. In polio, part of the central nervous system grows damaged, which may lead to paralysis or even death.

Polio is caused by different kinds of poliovirus. A person may also get contaminated by breathing in the virus. Poliovirus may either develop in the intestine or the throat. Polio may be prohibited by vaccinating children with the polio vaccine.  The polio vaccine decreases your safety of becoming infected with polio. 

BCG Vaccine for your baby: Protection against Tuberculosis

BCG vaccine is a conscious bacterial vaccine given for protection against tuberculosis, mainly severe forms of infantile tuberculosis.

BCG is given anytime from birth to 15 days of life long with the zero dose of oral polio vaccine. BCG is given over the left arm. BCG should be given as early as possible in life, before child originates in contact with tuberculosis. It can be specified up to five years of age.

The efficacy of BCG vaccines where tuberculosis is endemic, children hook the germs early in life and develop primary TB.  Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial disease caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis.  The most common method of active tuberculosis is the pulmonary form. Symptoms include chronic cough, moderate fever, night time sweat, fatigue, decreased appetite and weight loss.

MMR Vaccine for your baby

The MMR vaccine guards your child against 3 viruses; they are measles, mumps and rubella. MMRV is the same as MMR; it includes protection against the varicella virus, which causes chicken pox. Measles is a highly contagious illness. The main symptoms are a rash, fever, runny nose, cough and eye irritation. 

The difficulties of measles include ear infection, pneumonia, seizures, diarrhea, encephalitis, brain damage and death.  Mumps is a viral infection. That causes fever, headache and inflammation of the glands under the jaw. Mumps was lead to meningitis, encephalitis and deafness. Mumps was common in babies.  Rubella or German measles is characterized by a pinkish red rash that starts on the face, a mild fever and swollen lymph nodes. 

Hepatitis B Vaccine(HBV) for your Baby

   The hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) keeps your child against the Hepatitis B virus, which can lead to liver damage and even death.  Hepatitis B is highly infectious. Hepatitis B is generally considered an adult disease. These diseases are transmitted through dangerous sex and shared needles. 

   The virus is spread prenatally from an infected mother to her infant at birth, from child to child, though unsafe injections and transfusions. Hepatitis B vaccine have been shown to be about 95% protective against the disease when used correctly. 

   The vaccine contains one of the vital envelope proteins, HBsAg.  It is produced by yet cells. Hepatitis B virus infection is a major global health problem.  These viruses infected in two billion people in the world, and more than 300 million have chronic liver infections.

   The children receive the hepatitis B vaccine have no side effect. Hepatitis B infections can origins serious problems including liver failure, hepatitis B infection, and liver cancer. Hepatitis vaccine generally caused piece of virus.  These vaccine works by helping the body immunity that will prevent to get infection from hepatitis B virus. 

Baby Vaccination: Expert advice

Several recommended vaccines need your baby’s immunization. It is a must to prevent dangerous infections and series deceases. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (mmr vaccine), Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP vaccine) Hepatitis doses etc. are the main vaccines.

Learn more about your baby's vaccination 
Hepatitis B Vaccine
MMR Vaccine
BCG Vaccine
Polio Vaccine
HIB Vaccine 
Typhoid Vaccine
Rota Virus Vaccine

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