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Newborn babies have several unique physical adaptations that help them transition from life in the womb to life outside: ### 1. **Fontanelles ("Soft Spots"):**- **Description:** Soft, ...
Read ArticleNewborns are born with several natural reflexes—automatic, involuntary responses to stimuli—that help them survive, adapt, and develop. ### **Common Newborn Reflexes:** - ...
Read Article- **Vision Development:** - **Blurry at Birth:** Newborns initially have blurry vision; they can best see objects that are about 8–12 inches away, which is perfect for view...
Read Article- **Total Sleep Time:** - Newborns typically sleep about 16–18 hours within a 24-hour period. - **Sleep Cycles:** - Their sleep is divided into sh...
Read Article- **Lanugo Hair:** - The fine, soft hair covering the fetus is called lanugo. - **Protection:** - Lanugo helps hold vernix caseosa (the protective, crea...
Read Article- **No Fixed Limit:** - There isn’t a strict, universal limit on the number of C-sections a woman can have. The decision is individualized based on health factors and surgi...
Read Article- **Placental Aging:** - After 42 weeks, the placenta may begin to function less efficiently, reducing the oxygen and nutrients delivered to the baby. - **Fetal Distress a...
Read Article- **Definition:** - Induction is the process of stimulating labor artificially to initiate childbirth before it begins naturally. - **Reasons for Induction:** ...
Read Article- **External Cephalic Version (ECV):** - A manual procedure typically performed around 37 weeks, where a trained provider uses gentle pressure on your abdomen to encourage the ba...
Read Article- **Weight Gain Guidelines Based on Pre-Pregnancy BMI (in kg):** - **Underweight (BMI < 18.5):** Aim for approximately 13–18 kg. - **Normal Weight (BMI 18.5–2...
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