Postpartum Care and Newborn Care Flashcards
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What is the Moro reflex in newborns?
Answer: The startle reflex where the baby extends arms symmetrically
The Moro (startle) reflex causes the newborn to suddenly extend both arms symmetrically in response to a perceived falling sensation or loud noise.
What is newborn jaundice?
Answer: Yellowing of skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin levels
Newborn jaundice is yellowing of the skin and sclera due to elevated bilirubin as the immature liver processes red blood cell breakdown.
What are the fontanelles on a newborn's skull?
Answer: Soft spots where skull bones have not yet fused
Fontanelles are membranous gaps between cranial bones that allow the skull to flex during birth and accommodate rapid brain growth.
How should an umbilical cord stump be cared for?
Answer: Keep it clean and dry, exposed to air
The umbilical cord stump should be kept clean and dry, exposed to air, and allowed to naturally dry and fall off within 1-3 weeks.
What is a postpartum doula NOT trained to do?
Answer: Provide medical diagnoses or treatments
Postpartum doulas are trained support professionals, not medical providers, so diagnosing conditions or performing clinical treatments is outside their scope.
What does supervised tummy time accomplish for newborns?
Answer: Strengthens neck, shoulder, and core muscles and prevents flat head syndrome
Supervised tummy time builds the neck, shoulder, and core muscle strength necessary for developmental milestones like rolling, sitting, and crawling.