Author Question: Describe a newborn's first few minutes of life, assuming he or she is born in a hospital or clinic. ... (Read 80 times)

ishan · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Describe a newborn's first few minutes of life, assuming he or she is born in a hospital or clinic.

What will be an ideal response

Question 2

Differentiate between preterm and small-for-gestational age births. Which one might cause more concern, and why?

What will be an ideal response

vickyvicksss · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Responses should include clearing mucus from the baby's throat, assessing the
baby's functioning using the Apgar scale, cutting the umbilical cord, weighing the
baby, and wrapping it to preserve body heat.

Answer to Question 2

Responses should include the difference between preterm births, those births
occurring at 35 weeks or fewer after conception, and small-for-gestational age births
where the baby's weight is significantly lower than expected considering the time
since conception. Small-for-gestational births are more worrisome because it implies
harm during pregnancy.