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Reference Manual<br />
Table 14. Summary of Postnatal Evaluation <strong>and</strong> <strong>Care</strong> of the Baby<br />
1. Implement tasks at the appropriate time. After birth, evaluate <strong>and</strong> provide care:<br />
• before transfer out of the delivery room.<br />
• at least once a day during the stay of the baby at the facility (more frequently for<br />
low birth weight babies <strong>and</strong> if a problem needing observation was noted).<br />
• at discharge.<br />
• during postnatal visits.<br />
2. Carry out a basic systematic examination of the baby (see session 9 for details).<br />
3. Provide appropriate care:<br />
• If a danger sign exists (even if only one), give the first dose of antibiotics <strong>and</strong><br />
refer the baby.<br />
• Administer/prescribe treatment for minor infections.<br />
• Give immunizations: OPV, BCG, hepatitis B (based on recommendations of the<br />
Ministry of Health) if this was not already done.<br />
4. Document findings/care in mother/baby card/register.<br />
5. Promote continued follow-up <strong>and</strong> schedule the next appointment.<br />
6. Counsel the mother/family on basic preventive care at home, identifying danger signs<br />
<strong>and</strong> appropriate care seeking.<br />
7. Where the mother is HIV-positive, ensure appropriate care for the mother <strong>and</strong> baby.<br />
8. Where feasible <strong>and</strong> appropriate, put the family in contact with an available trained<br />
community health worker.<br />
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