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Standards of Care in Service
Standards of Care in Service
Standards of Care in Service
Al Khobar K.S.A
GOAL:
OBJECTIVES:
Healthy newborns should remain in the delivery room with their mother as
long as possible to promote immediate initiation of breastfeeding and early
bonding. When possible, physical assessments, administration of medications,
routine laboratory tests and bathing should occur in the mother’s room.
III. Screening
1. Pre natal screening test results should be reviewed and documented
on the infant’s chart at the time of delivery. Maternal pre natal
screening tests typically include the following:
V. Feedings
The frequency, duration and volume of each feed will depend on whether
the infant is breastfeeding or bottle feeding.
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