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Book of Medical Disorders in Pregnancy - Tintash

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special problems <strong>of</strong> the sick, premature<br />

and full term newborn. The <strong>in</strong>fant should<br />

be placed <strong>in</strong> an <strong>in</strong>cubator and receive<br />

oxygen therapy. Special care should be<br />

taken to clear the airway at birth and<br />

treat hypoglycemia, Hyperbilirub<strong>in</strong>emia<br />

or hypocalcemia w-hich may be present.<br />

Fig2.2: The looks <strong>of</strong> diabetic baby<br />

Constant nurs<strong>in</strong>g care is required dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the first four days <strong>of</strong> life. Oral feed<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

are postponed until the <strong>in</strong>fant is<br />

vigorous, and can start tak<strong>in</strong>g feeds<br />

without any problem. Babies blood<br />

glucose test < 4–6 hours before a feed<br />

[Diabetes NSF – Intervention details]<br />

Hypoglycemia diagnosed with ward<br />

based glucose electrode or laboratory<br />

method (not reagent strip) Babies should<br />

rema<strong>in</strong> with mothers unless specific<br />

medical <strong>in</strong>dication NNICU admission.<br />

[Diabetes NSF – Intervention details]<br />

Feed babies ASAP after birth & all<br />

should receive first feed

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