Heather Durward
Author
Publisher
Routledge
Description
Newborn babies are examined within the first 6 to 72 hours after their birth to rule out major congenital abnormalities and reassure the parents that their baby is healthy. This step-by-step guide provides midwives and other practitioners with a comprehensive guide to the holistic examination of the newborn infant. 'Examination of the Newborn' encourages the reader to view each mother and baby as unique, taking into account their experiences preconceptually,...