1. Caring for mothers and newborns
Chapter 17

2. Key terms
Episiotomy – incision into the peritoneum (surgically sutured after labor and requires special care)
Lochia – the vaginal discharge that occurs after childbirth
Meconium – first baby’s stool – a dark green or black bowel movement
Post-partum – after childbirth (post-partum care)
Circumcision – the surgical removal of foreskin from the penis

3. Lochia
Lochia Rubra – is dark or bright red (rubra) discharge – mainly blood for the first three to four days
Lochia Serosa – is pinkish brown ( serosa ) drainage. Last until 10 days after birth
Lochia alba – is whitish (alba) drainage. Continues for 2 to 6 weeks after birth.
Sexual intercourse should be delayed till lochia stop, and not less than 6 weeks after birth, to prevent infection of the uterus.

4. Newborn assessment Apgar score
5 min

5. Care for a newborn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUHh9nSBdVQ
How to bond with your baby

6. Infant safety
Read the handout, be ready to answer the questions afterwards

7. Questions 1. A baby’s head and neck are supported for the first
A. 7 to 10 days
B. One month
C. 3 month
D. 6 month

8. Questions 1. A baby’s head and neck are supported for the first
A. 7 to 10 days
B. Month
C. 3 month
D. 6 month

9. When holding a newborn you should do the following except
A. Hold the infant securely
B. Cuddle the infant
C. Sing and talk to the infant
D. Hold the infant on his or her stomach

10. When holding a newborn you should fo the following except
A. Hold the infant securely
B. Cuddle the infant
C. Sing and talk to the infant
D. Hold the infant on his or her stomach

11. You observe the following. Which is considered normal?
A. the baby looks flushed and perspiring
B. the baby has a watery stool
C. the baby’s eye’s are red and irritated
D. the baby spits up a small amount when burped

12. You observe the following. Which is considered normal?
A. the baby looks flushed and perspiring
B. the baby has a watery stool
C. the baby’s eye’s are red and irritated
D. the baby spits up a small amount when burped

13. In which position baby should sleep?
A. On their stomach
B. On their back

14. In which position baby should sleep?
A. On their stomach
B. On their back

15. Caring for the mother
Breastfeeding and care for nipples. Mastitis prevention
Resting, eating, and drinking. Drinking is more important than eating. Sleeping every time baby is sleeping for the first month.
Support for mother and postpartum depression prevention.
Observe for signs of complications – lochia and involution of the uterus.

16. Early potty training
Disadvantages of a long time wearing diapers. Any ideas?
African technique of an early potty training

17. Raising a child
Indian Guru 4 min

18. Time line charts Find: 1. Gross motor skills of a 12 month old
2. Fine motor skills of 18 years old
Cognitive skills :
HELP Hawaii early Learning Profile Activity Guide –
BCP Instructional Activities VORT corporation

19. Other helpful sites Seattle’s Child http://www.seattleschild.com/
Magazine Highlights
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Zoo

20. Practice time
How to swaddle a baby two ways.
Potty train technique

21. Homework NAC 17 Reproductive System WB+T tomorrow, Tuesday, 1/10/2017
MT 14 Reproductive system WB+T on Thursday, 1/12
Clinicals groups 3 and 4 on Saturday