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Newborn Health Assessment

Assessing the health of a newborn is very important for detecting any problems in their earliest, most treatable, stages. Listed in the directory below you will find information regarding several newborn health assessments, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Normal Newborn Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

Measurements

Physical Examination

Gestational Assessment

Warning Signs

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Preparing for Your New Baby

Baby's Care After Birth

Newborn Care

Newborn Appearance

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Bathing and Skin Care

Umbilical Cord Care

Diapers/Diaper Rash

Circumcision

Getting to Know Your New Baby

Breastfeeding Your Baby

Bottle-Feeding

Infant Feeding Guide

Newborn Complications

When to Call Your Physician

The New Mother - Taking Care of Yourself After Birth

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