The student must acquire knowledge relating to the physiological newborn, initial care at birth and the first days of the puerperium.
Course Prerequisites
To take the exam you must have passed the Physiology exam
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons
Assessment Methods
Oral exam
Texts
-"Manuale di Neonatologia" Delfino Editore Scientific articles and guidelines indicated by the teacher
Contents
CONTENTS - Humanization of birth ° Encouraging the process of forming the mother-newborn bond - Breastfeeding ° Problems ° Properties ° Physiology and composition ° Immunological and anti-allergic properties of breast milk - Objective examination of the newborn ° Definitions ° Metabolic screenings - Blood ° Normal haematological parameters and anemia conditions ° Plethora ° Thrombocytopenia - Assistance in the delivery room - Thermoregulation - Physiology of post-natal adaptation - Changes in the cardio-circulatory system - Fetal circulation
