HEALTH EDUCATION

CARE OF NEW BORN

 Name of Student Teacher : Patel Anjali Dineshbhai

 Subject : Obstetrics and gynecological nursing
 Topic : care of new born
 Group of Students :
 Size of Class :-
 Date : -03-2019
 Time & duration :
 Venue : Haria hospital, vapi
 Previous Knowledge of Student : group have some knowledge about new born care
 Methods of Teaching : Lecture cum Discussion
 Language used : Gujarati / Hindi
 A.V. Aids : Chart paper/ flash card
 Name of Evaluator : Ms. Mayuri Patel

 CENTRAL OBJECTIVES: After completions of this health education, group will be able to acquire knowledge about the care of new born &
effectively use of new born care in their daily lives.

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 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
After completions of this class, the students will be able…
 To define the hypertension
 To discuss about the causes and risk factors of hypertension
 To explain the signs and symptoms of hypertension.
 To explain the complications occurs due to hypertension
 To explain about the home remedies / prevention of hypertension.
 To explain about the complications of hypertension
 To explain about the diet used for hypertension.

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TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT TEACHERS GROUP AV- EVALUATION
OBJECTIVES ACTIVITY ACTIVITY AIDS
1 min To give introduction INTRODUCTION Give the Group is actively - -
about self and care of The major goal of providing care to the new introduction and listening.
new born. born infant is to establish and maintain asking the questions.
homeostasis. The continuous care to be
provided immediately following birth, in the
transition period and during the neonatal
period. Majority of the complications of the
normal neonates may occurs during first 24
hours or within 7 days.
The daily routine care of neonates are as
follows:
2 min To explain about the WARMTH: Teacher is Group is listening Flash -
warmth. - Warmth is provided by keeping the explaining the carefully. card
baby dry and wrapping the baby with warmth in new born.
adequate clothing in two layers,
ensuring head and extremities are well
covered.
- Baby should be kept by the side of the
mother, so that the mother’s body
temperature can keep the baby warm.

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 - Baby can be placed in skin to skin
\ contact with mother to maintain
temperature of infant & facilitate
breastfeeding.
- The oil massage is both culturally &
scientifically acceptable as it provides
insulation against heat and prevent
insensible water loss.
2 min To explain about the BREASTFEEDING: Teacher is Group is listening Flash car How many times
breast feeding - The baby should be put to the explaining about the carefully breast feed the
mother’s breast within half an hour of breastfeeding to the new born per day?
birth or as soon as possible the mother new born.
has recovered from the exertion of
labour.
- Mother should be informed about the
importance and techniques of breast
feeding. Initially the breastfeeding
should be given in short interval of 1-2
hours and then every 2-3 hours.
3 min To explain about the SKIN CARE & BABY BATH: Teacher is Group is actively Flash How to take care
skin care in new born - The baby must be cleaned off blood, explaining about listening card of skin care I new
mucus and meconium by gentle skin care born?

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 wiping before he/ she is presented to
the mother.
- No bath, especially deep baths, should
be given till the umbilical cord has
fallen off. In summer months, the
baby can be sponged using un-
medicated soap and clean lukewarm
water.
- During hospital stay ‘no bath’ reduces
the incidence of neonatal infections.
- Each baby should have own separate
clothing’s and articles for care to
prevent cross- infection.
3 min To explain about the BABY BATH: Teacher is teaching Group is listening Flash -
baby bath - Baby bath can be given at hospital or about the baby bath carefully. cards
home following the instructions for
bathing. It should be given using
warm water in a warm room gently
and quickly. The baby should be dried
swiftly & thoroughly from head to toe
& wrapped in a dry warm towel or
clothing.

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- Bathing should be avoided in open
place. Unnecessary exposure should
be avoided. During winter months the
baby should have sponge bath rather
than dip bath to avoid cold stress or
hypothermia.
- Use of olive oil or coconut oil can be
allowed after 3-4 weeks of age. Oil
massage improves circulation and
muscle tone
- Most babies enjoy oil massage ad feel
comfortable. Oil can get absorbed
from the skin of the baby & provides
additional energy. It is better to avoid
mustard oil for baby because it can
cause irritation. Oil massage should be
done before the bathing, in a warm
place which is free from draughts.
Exposure to sunrays is an important
source of vitamin D and warmth.
- The talcum powder can be used for
aesthetic purposes & should be

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 applied over the axillae, groins, and
buttocks.
2 min To explain about care CARE OF THE UMBLICL CORD: Teacher is Group is listening flash card -
of the umbilical cord. The umbilical cord is cut about 2-3 inches explaining about carefully.
from the naval with aseptic precautions care of umbilical
during delivery & tied with sterile cotton cord in new born.
thread or disposable plastic clip. No dressing
should be applied & the cord should be kept
open and dry.
2 min To explain about the CARE OF THE EYES: Teacher is teaching Group is listening Flash -
care of eyes in new Eyes should be cleaned at birth with sterile about care of the carefully card
born water or normal saline. Each eye should be eyes in new born.
cleaned using a separate swab.
- Application of ‘kajal’ in the eyes must
be avoided to prevent infection or lead
poisoning. The eyes should be
observed for redness, sticky discharge
or excessive tearing for early detection
of problems and prompt management.
3 min To explain about CLOTHING OF THE BABY: Teacher is teaching Group is listening Flash -
clothing of the baby. - The baby should be dressed with about clothing of the carefully card
loose, soft and cotton clothes. The baby

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 frock should be open on the front or
back for easy wearing. Large buttons,
synthetic frock and plastic or nylon
napkin should be avoided. A triangle
of square piece of thick, soft absorbent
cloth should be used as napkin.
- The cloths should not be tight
especially around the neck or
abdomen.
- Baby clothing should always be
cleaned with light detergent, that will
be washed properly & sun- dried to
prevent skin irritation.
3 min To explain about GENERAL CARE: Teacher is teaching Group is listening Flash Explain the
general care in new - The new born baby should be kept about general care in carefully card general care of
born baby. with mother for continuous mothering new born new born in
in hospital or in home in a well- detail.
ventilated room.
- Baby should be handling with gentle
approach after proper hand washing.
No infected person should take care or
touch the baby.

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 - General cleanliness to be maintained
& surrounding to be kept clean. Wet
nappies should be changed
immediately. Tender loving care
should always be maintained &
available for the baby.
OBSERVATION: Teacher is teaching Group is listening
The baby should be thoroughly observed about observation of carefully
Twice daily for early detection of any new born
abnormalities. Temperature, pulses,
respiration, feeding behaviors, stool, urine &
sleeping pattern should be assessed.
- Mouth, eyes, cord, and skin should be
looked for ay infections. Daily
- Routine observation is essential to
detect the presence of any danger
signs for early interventions.
To explain about WEIGHT RECORDING: Teacher is teaching Group is listening
weight recording The average daily weight gain healthy term about weight carefully
babies are about 30 gm/day in the first month recording in new
of life. born
- It is about 20 gm per day in the second

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 month and 10 gm per day afterwards
during the first year of life. Most
infants double their weight by 4-5
months.
To explain about IMMUNIZATION Teacher is teaching Group is listening
immunization in new - In Institutional delivery, all neonates about immunization carefully
born should be immunized with BCG
vaccine and OPV. Hepatitis ‘B’
vaccine can be administered at birth as
first dose & other two doses in one
month & 6 months of age.
- In outside or home delivery, the BCG
and OPV should be given within first
week of life.
- Mother should be informed about the
recommended national immunization
schedule.
To explain about FOLLOW UP & ADVICE: Teacher is teaching Group is listening
follow up & advice - Each infant should be followed up, at about follow up & carefully
least once every month for first 3 advice
months & subsequently 3 months
interval till one year of age.

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 - Follow up necessary for assessment of
growth & development, early
detection & management of health
problems and health education for
prevention of childhood illness.
To explain about NOT TO DO/ HARMFUL TRADITIONAL Teacher is teaching Group is listening
harmful traditional PRACTICES FOR THE CARE OF about harmful carefully
practices for the care of NEONATES: traditional practices
neonates. The common harmful practices are: for the care of
 Not adopting measures for clean neonates
delivery at home & conducting
delivery in a dirty place & cutting cord
with dirty thing or blade.
 Harmful resuscitation practices
 Use of unclean substance like cow
dung, mud on umbilical cord.
 Immediate bathing of baby after birth.
 Unnecessary use of prelacteal feeds,
discarding colostrums, delayed breast
feeding & giving water in between
breast feeds.
 Neglecting newborn female baby

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 emotionally and nutritionally.
 Application of kajal in new born’s
eyes
 Instillation of oil drops into ears &
nostrils during bathing the baby.

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