Examination of the Newborn

<p>Newborn babies are examined at around 6 to 72 hours after their birth to rule out major congenital abnormalities and reassure the parents that their baby is healthy. This practical text is a step-by-step guide for all practitioners who undertake this clinical examination.</p><p><i>Examination of the Newborn</i> encourages the reader to view each mother and baby as unique, taking into account their experiences preconceptually, antenatally and through childbirth. The text covers:</p><p>¿ the role of the first examination as a screening tool;</p><p>¿ normal fetal development;</p><p>¿ parents¿ concerns and how to respond to them;</p><p>¿ the impact of antenatal diagnostic screening;</p><p>¿ the events of labour and birth;</p><p>¿ the clinical examination of the neonate;</p><p>¿ the identification and management of congenital abnormalities;</p><p>¿ accountability and legal issues.</p><p>This new edition is thoroughly revised throughout to meet current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC),