Neonatal

Period
NAME: Nasma Wakesho
Group: 720
Subject : Gynecology and
Obstetrics
Neonatal
Period
It is the first 4 weeks of a child's life.
It is also called "Newborn".
Physical

The average newborn enters the world weighing

between 2,500 and 4,300 gm
(5 lb 8 oz) and (9 lb 8 oz), with the overall
average being about 3,200 to 3,400 gm (7 lb to 7
lb 8 oz). About 90% of newborns are
approximately 46 to 56 cm (18 to 22 in) in length,
with the average being about 51 cm (20 in).
Differenc
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The skin of newborns
is often pale and thin.
The skin also may
be covered with
lanugo
—a light,fuzzy body
hair—or vernix
caseosa, an oily fluid
that protects the baby
from infection. Both
of these substances
disappear shortly after
birth.
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Socia
A baby begins to develop social skills very
l early in life. By interacting with the
mother, he will learn how to make
friends, and how to connect with other
people in his life. By listening to her
voice, looking at her face and feeling her
touch, he will come to understand how to
connect in similar ways with other
people he interacts with, and begin to
look for and enjoy the company of
others.
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Emotiona
l pain, fear, discomfort, or loneliness
cries (with tears) to communicate
•

• babbles or coos
• loves to be touched and held close
• responds to a shaking rattle or bell
• returns a smile
• responds to peak-a-boo games
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 Intellectual
• explores objects with mouth
• plays with fingers, hands, toes
• reacts to sound of voice, rattle, bell
•turns head toward bright colors
and lights
• recognizes bottle or breast
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Congenital 10

Herpesherpes simplex is an
Congenital
infection caused by exposure in
the uterus. In most cases, babies
contract congenital herpes in the
birth canal during delivery, although
in rarecircumstances, it's possible to
be infected in the uterus or
immediately after birth.
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Streptococcu 12

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Group B streptococcus (strep) is a
common bacterium often carried in
your intestines or lower genital
tract. Group B strep is usually
harmless in adults. In newborns,
however, it can cause aserious
illness known as group B strep
disease.
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Toxoplasmosis 14

Toxoplasmosis is an infection you can get

from a microscopic parasite called
Toxoplasma gondii. Although the
infection generally causes a mild,
symptomless illness in people with
healthy immune systems, it's risky during
pregnancy because the parasite may
infect the placenta and your unborn
baby.
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