You have learned the steps of immediate care which should be given to all babies at birth. In case you need to remind yourself what these are, take a look at the chart below.

If any danger sign is present refer the baby urgently.

Steps for newborn care.

What are the newborn danger signs?

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You should have recalled that the newborn danger signs are that the child:

  • is not able to drink or breastfeed
  • vomits everything
  • has convulsions, in the past or during the visit
  • is lethargic or unconscious.
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