Assessment of the Newborn
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at midwives, nurses and other healthcare professionals. It is also suitable for anyone interested in neonatal assessment, including parents and families.
Topics Covered- Preparing to conduct a newborn assessment.
- Why collecting a maternal history is an important element of the overall assessment.
- Step by step instructions for performing a head to toe physical assessment of the newborn.
- Techniques for determining gestational age.
- Assessing the development and reflexes of the newborn.
- Common newborn challenges.
- Newborn skin care.
- Evaluating interactions between the mother and their newborn.
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