Assessment and care of the well newborn

Obstetric considerations in the management of the well newborn

Delivery room management

evaluation and care of the newborn infant during the transitional period and beyond

Post-transition care

Warning signs of common problems in the well newborn

Management of the infant at risk for perinatal infections

Discharge planning and follow-up care

Appendices. A. Parental advice guidelines for newborn care

B. Medications and breast-feeding

C. Normal laboratory values and conversion guides

D. Standard normal newborn orders

E. Parent education and postdischarge care forms.