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Essential Newborn Care: Resources for Parents
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It is crucial for parents to educate themselves about newborn care and medical procedures to make informed decisions about their baby’s health. Knowledge empowers parents to ask the right questions, understand the medical needs of their newborn, and collaborate effectively with healthcare providers. By being well-informed, parents can reduce anxiety, enhance their caregiving abilities, and ensure their baby receives the best possible care.
Each of these leaflets is crafted to provide clear, concise, and comprehensive information to support the health and well-being of newborns. We encourage parents and healthcare providers to explore these resources to enhance their understanding and care practices. For further details, please refer to the individual leaflets available on this webpage.
Orientation
Parent Orientation
A comprehensive guide which overviews the do's and don'ts of infection control, security, and more for newborns. Download the leaflet:
Parent Orientation.pdf
Skin-to-Skin Contact
Benefits of skin-to-skin for Mom and Baby
Feeding
Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding is the natural way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Breast milk is uniquely tailored to meet an infant's nutritional needs, changing in composition as the baby grows. Visit these pages below:
Breastfeeding Preparation
Breastfeeding Tips
End-to-End Infant Feeding Guide
Pasteurized Human Donor Milk (PHDM)
PHDM is often used as an alternative feeding option for preterm or ill infants when mother's milk is unavailable, providing essential nutrients and protective factors to support their growth and development. Download a leaflet in your preferred language to learn more:
Information for Recipients of Pasteurized Human Donor Milk (English).pdf
Information for Recipients of Pasteurized Human Donor Milk (Chinese).pdf
Screening
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening
Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency:
G6PD, or glucose-6
-phosphate dehydrogenase, is a crucial enzyme present in red blood cells. This protein plays a vital role in safeguarding these cells against damage. As part of standard newborn care, all babies undergo routine screening for G6PD deficiency using a sample of cord blood collected at birth.
G6PD.pdf
Congenital Hypothyroidism
:
Babies who have congenital hypothyroidism are unable to make thyroid hormones for various reasons. Find out more about how you can understand your baby's condition, so your baby can lead a healthy life through early detection and appropriate treatment
Congenital Hypothyroidism.pdf
Inborn errors of metabolism:
The inborn errors of metabolism are a large group of genetic diseases involving problems with enzyme activities. Find out more about how newborn babies are screened and managed for inborn errors of metabolism, so your baby can lead a healthy life.
Inborn errors of metabolism.pdf
Procedures
Lumbar Puncture
Lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, involves collecting cerebrospinal fluid from a baby’s lower back. This procedure may be used to diagnose or rule out serious infections and conditions. Read more below:
Lumbar Puncture.pdf
Umbilical Venous Catheter
An umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is used to administer fluids, medications, and nutrition directly into a baby’s bloodstream. This leaflet explains the procedure, indications, and care required to ensure the catheter remains effective and safe for your baby.
Umbilical Venous Catheter.pdf
Umbilical Artery Catheter
An umbilical artery catheter (UAC) is used in newborns for monitoring blood pressure and obtaining blood samples. Understand the insertion process, potential risks, and aftercare in the leaflet below:
Umbilical Artery Catheter.pdf
Insertion of Long Line
A long line is a type of intravenous catheter used to deliver medications and nutrients directly into a baby’s bloodstream over a prolonged period. This leaflet details the procedure and reasons for its use, helping parents understand the importance of this intervention in neonatal care.
Long Line Insertion.pdf
Intra-Arterial Line
An intra-arterial line is a thin catheter inserted into an artery, typically used for monitoring blood pressure and taking blood samples in critically ill newborns. Learn about the indications for its use, insertion process, and care required to maintain the line to ensure accurate monitoring.
Intra-arterial Line.pdf
Bladder Catheterisation
Bladder catheterisation is a procedure used to drain urine from a baby’s bladder. This leaflet explains the reasons why this procedure might be necessary, and the steps involved.
Bladder Catheterisation.pdf
Conditions
Group B Streptococcus
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is bacteria that can be passed from mother to baby during childbirth. Download the leaflet below and gain access to crucial information about GBS, potential risks and what you should do.
Group B Streptococcus.pdf
Jaundice
Jaundice is a condition characterised by the yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood. Find out more:
About Jaundice.pdf
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting, and all newborns should receive a Vitamin K injection to prevent bleeding disorders. This leaflet below discusses the importance of Vitamin K, the benefits of the injection, and addresses common questions and concerns from parents.
Vitamin K.pdf
Child Development
Developmental Miletones
0 to 6 months
6 to 12 months
12 to 18 months
18 to 24 months
Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Programme
This programme is an individualised and comprehensive outpatient follow-up service offered to babies needing intensive care following birth. Find out more below:
NDCC.pdf
Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC)
As an initiative by SGEnable, the Early Intervention Programme for Infants and Children (EIPIC) provides individualized intervention support for children with developmental needs, aiming to optimise their motor, language, social-emotional, learning, and behavioral skills in collaboration with parents. View more information about EIPIC and SGEnable below:
EIPIC Overview.pdf
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