Neonatal Period

1. Neonatal PeriodNeonatal PeriodIt is the first 4 weeks of a child's life.
It is also called "Newborn".

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PhysicalPhysical
The average newborn enters the world
weighing between 2,500 and 4,300 gm
(5 lb 8 oz) and (9 lb 8 oz), with the
overall average being about 3,200 to
3,400 gm (7 lb to 7 lb 8 oz). About 90%
of newborns are approximately 46 to 56
cm (18 to 22 in) in length, with the
average being about 51 cm (20 in).

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DifferenceDifference

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The skin of newborns
is often pale and thin.
The skin also may be
covered with lanugo
—a light,fuzzy body
hair—or vernix
caseosa, an oily fluid
that protects the baby
from infection. Both of
these substances
disappear shortly after
birth.

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SocialSocial
A baby begins to develop social skills very
early in life. By interacting with the
mother, he will learn how to make
friends, and how to connect with other
people in his life. By listening to her
voice, looking at her face and feeling her
touch, he will come to understand how to
connect in similar ways with other people
he interacts with, and begin to look for
and enjoy the company of others.

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EmotionalEmotional
• cries (with tears) to communicate pain,
fear, discomfort, or loneliness
• babbles or coos
• loves to be touched and held close
• responds to a shaking rattle or bell
• returns a smile
• responds to peak-a-boo games

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IntellectualIntellectual
• explores objects with mouth
• plays with fingers, hands, toes
• reacts to sound of voice, rattle, bell
• turns head toward bright colors and
lights
• recognizes bottle or breast

8. DiseasesDiseases

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Congenital HerpesCongenital Herpes
Congenital herpes simplex is an
infection caused by exposure in the
uterus. In most cases, babies
contract congenital herpes in the
birth canal during delivery, although
in rare circumstances, it's possible to
be infected in the uterus or
immediately after birth.

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StreptococcusStreptococcus
Group B streptococcus (strep) is a
common bacterium often carried in
your intestines or lower genital tract.
Group B strep is usually harmless in
adults. In newborns, however, it can
cause a serious illness known as
group B strep disease.

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ToxoplasmosisToxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an infection you can get
from a microscopic parasite called
Toxoplasma gondii. Although the
infection generally causes a mild,
symptomless illness in people with
healthy immune systems, it's risky during
pregnancy because the parasite may
infect the placenta and your unborn
baby.

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