A neonate is any infant who is less than 30 days old. Any measures taken to safeguard and promote the health and well-being of an infant in this age group constitute neonatal healthcare.
The neonatal period is crucial in the newborn’s healthcare journey as simple measures taken at this point can safeguard the lifelong health of the child.
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A neonate is any infant who is less than 30 days old. Any measures taken to safeguard and promote the health and well-being of an infant in this age group constitute neonatal healthcare.
The neonatal period is crucial in the newborn’s healthcare journey as simple measures taken at this point can safeguard the lifelong health of the child.
A neonate is any infant who is less than 30 days old. Any measures taken to safeguard and promote the health and well-being of an infant in this age group constitute neonatal healthcare.
The neonatal period is crucial in the newborn’s healthcare journey as simple measures taken at this point can safeguard the lifelong health of the child.
The WHO guidelines have detailed the best practices for neonatal health and our neonatal healthcare services are based on these guidelines to guarantee the best care for your newborn.
What health challenges are encountered in the neonatal period?
The most common causes of ill health among neonates are:-
Neonatal infections
Prematurity
Birth Asphyxia (a condition caused by inadequate delivery of oxygen to the infant during delivery)
All three of these conditions are preventable to some degree through quality antenatal and post-delivery care.
You can learn more about how these three can be managed in the sections below.
Who provides Neonatal Care?
The neonatal healthcare delivery team is composed of specialists, general medical doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and parents/guardians.
The leader of the team is a paediatrician-neonatologist. This is a children’s doctor who has undergone extra training in managing the healthcare of neonates.
For the sick neonate, the best setting of care is the neonatal unit in a hospital.
Well-neonates should be followed up by a neonatologist through a scheduled clinic visit at least once within the first month of birth.
You can compare prices and make your booking for a neonatal care visit here
The main objective of the neonatal care visit is a consultation with a Neonatologist in which the following are addressed:-
The consultation may be followed by laboratory tests where indicated.
The results will be interpreted and the appropriate recommendations are made by the neonatologist.
Follow-up visits will be scheduled where necessary.
Depending on the history obtained by the neonatologist, lab tests may be ordered to assess the patient’s health status further.
These are usually blood tests to check for blood group and hemoglobin levels.
Screening tests to check for common infections that may be transferred from mother to child during childbirth are also performed.
A neonatal hearing assessment may be recommended where indicated.
They may also be used to rule out any ongoing infections. Click here to find your desired neonatal screening test.
The newborn’s immune system is not fully developed and as such, there is increased susceptibility to infectious illnesses. The immunizations, as well as breastmilk from the mother, help boost the baby’s immune system.
The immunizations given at birth provide almost life-long immunity to diseases such as polio and tuberculosis. This is a crucial step in safeguarding the future of your newborn.
The immunizations are given according to a standardized schedule for the next 2 years. Booster doses may be given thereafter in special circumstances.
Learn more about the available well-baby vaccinations here.
Dental check-ups are recommended from early on in life. Abnormalities in the structures of the face and mouth are more easily correctable once diagnosed early.
It is advisable to book a dental check-up in case you notice any abnormalities or if you have any other concerns regarding your child’s oral health.
However, simple dental hygiene techniques such as wiping the gums with a soft clean cloth after every feeding go a long way in preventing gum and tooth decay.
Newborn skin can be quite sensitive to foreign chemicals. Therefore it is advisable to use natural skincare products which are dye-free and fragrance-free. Petroleum jelly and diaper rash ointment also come in handy when trying to soothe irritated skin.
Safe babies’ skincare products and other newborn accessories are available here.
A paediatrician consult is advised when rashes or skin changes persist despite the use of the home remedies mentioned above.
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