Paediatric Health Care

Umbilical cord is only mode of transport of nutrition, inside womb of pregnant woman to baby. It is very important inside womb of pregnant mother. But, outside womb after delivery, baby does not need it. This is because, outside womb, baby receives nutrition from mother through breastfeed. That is why, it is detached from baby immediately after birth. That forms umbilical stump. Special precautions should be followed, while handling umbilical stump of newborn baby. For example, 1st precaution is, water should not come in touch with umbilical stump to avoid infection. Like that there are around 4 precautions that you need to follow regarding, umbilical stump of newborn baby. Let’s discuss each of them in detail. Image Source - https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Human-Male-Newborn-Infant-Baby.jpg

Maintaining body temperature of newborn baby, at normal level is very crucial. It is because newborn baby is very sensitive. Slight change in environmental temperature to lower side, alters body temperature of baby to lower side, causing hypothermia. Whereas increase in body temperature above normal level, causes hyperthermia (fever). Covering body of your newborn baby adequately, in cold weather is 1st step in maintaining body temperature of newborn baby. Like that there are around 4 health steps that help in maintaining temperature of newborn baby, at normal level. Lets discuss each of them in detail. Image Source - https://pixabay.com/vectors/thermometer-digital-temperature-36852/

Every baby grows differently. There are some signs, which are common to most babies, if they are growing normally. If your baby does not suffer from any disease, then he will show these signs. For example, he will be comfortable in your arms, when you pick him. He sleep well, does not wake in between sleep. Like them, there are around 8 Signs that indicate that your baby is growing normally. Let’s discuss all of them in detail. Image Source - https://pixabay.com/photos/baby-girl-cap-jacket-child-1426651/