Integrated Maternal and Newborn Care Basic Skills Course ...
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<strong>Care</strong> of the LBW baby<br />
(Birth weight less than 2500 gm; preterm - < 37 wks.,<br />
intrauterine growth retardation, or both)<br />
Wash h<strong>and</strong>s before touching the baby<br />
Dry <strong>and</strong> wrap the baby including head/start skin-to-skin contact<br />
Practice early <strong>and</strong> frequent exclusive breastfeeding<br />
Keep the baby warm, ideally through practicing kangaroo mother care<br />
Delay bathing for one week or until baby is well stabilized<br />
When bathing, use warm water, dry, wrap well or place in skin-to skin contact<br />
Evaluate baby<br />
YES<br />
Sucking well<br />
Maintaining temperature<br />
Has no danger signs<br />
NO<br />
Manage at centre/home<br />
Counsel mother/family<br />
Advise mother to check<br />
baby at home at feed<br />
times until s/he is doing<br />
well. Weekly follow-up<br />
by health worker<br />
At follow-up, if poor<br />
weight gain or baby has<br />
danger sign<br />
Send to referral<br />
center<br />
Figure 12.8. Algorithm for care of the LBW baby.<br />
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<strong>Integrated</strong> maternal <strong>and</strong> newborn care<br />
<strong>Basic</strong> skills course
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