brown fat

body fat used by infants to relate body temp

is surfactant produced in premature lungs

NO, it is not produced in the lungs

physiological adaptions

thermoregulation system

• -four mechanism of heat loss
• evaporation- liquids from skin
• conduction- direct skin contact with cold surface
• convection- heat taken away from body by drafts
• radiation- being near cold surface but not in direct contract with it

interventions for thermoregulation

dry, skin to skin, cover the head, monitor temp, avoid exposing, preheated radiant warmer, bathe, and drafter window

normal rate for respirations

30-60

how should a baby be positioned to help with patent airways?

a baby should be laid on their back or side

babies are NOT born with vitamin K

(true/false)

true

what does bile do to the urine?

it gives the urine color

why would you want to weigh the babies diaper ?

to measure output and be sure to weigh in grams

what is the capacity of newborns stomachs?

60-90 ml

what do you want to do in order to prevent damage to babies organs ?

make sure their eyes are covered and privates

newborns measurements: length

• head to heel
• 19-21 inches
• chest
• nipple line
• head
• above ear and eyebrows

caput succedaneum

swelling of the soft tissue of the scalp

cephalhemtoma

swelling on the head

• does not cross the sutor lines
• it develops from birth trauma that causes a rupture of blood vessels between the skull and periosteum (covering the bone)

tears are absent until what age?

1 years old

lanugo

fine hair

vernix caseosa

white protective fluid that protects skin from amniotic fluids

milia

red dots

moro

startle reflex

rooting

touching cheek, looking for food

tonic neck

when the head is turned to one side

dancing

stepping relex

smegma

a white cheesy substance found under the foreskin

what does swadding/wrapping due to the baby?

maintains temp and promotes sleep

breastfeeding- how many times do you feed a baby?

8-12 times a day

physiology of lactation - hormonal stimulation

• prolactin
• oxytocin

composition of milk

- foremilk

first milk, watery

composition of milk-

hindmilk

thicker, higher feet

signs of effective breastfeeding

• breasts
• infant swallowing
• number of wet diapers
• bowel movements

positions for breastfeeding- cradle hold

most common full term babies

postion for breastfeeding

side lying position

promotes rest useful at night reduces pressure on incision

postions for breastfeeding

-football hold

for large breast also or premies needing best for control and best for c-sections

latch on

how the newborn attaches the mouth to the breast in order to remove milk

signs of poor latch

• clicking sounds
• dimpling of the cheeks
• nipple pain
• flattened or creased nipples after feeding
• fussy or unsatisfied infant

when feeding the baby, what is the correct way to have the baby latch on?

bring baby to breast , not breast to baby

maternal nutrition

• mother needs an additional 500 calories over the non-pregnant diet
• 8-10 glasses of fluids per day

immune system

• born with passive antibodies from mom (immunoglobin G)
• active antibodies not produced until about 2 months of age

apghar score

done as soon as baby born. 1 min and 5 mins after

-score of 8 and higher indicates healthy newborn

newborns measurements

• length: head to the heel & 19-21 inches
• chest: nipple line & 12-13 inches
• head: above the ear and eyebrows & 13-14 inches

length and weight

average weight

6-9 pounds (2722 to 4802g)

• loses 5-10 body weight
• withdrawal from maternal hormones, fluid shifts, and loss of feces