[Institutional Use] Newborn Exam for the Student Midwife (DVD)

Newborn Exam for the Student Midwife

DVD #1

The Newborn Exam

Introduction
Equipment

1. General Appearance

2. General Measurements

3. Temperature

4. Skin

5. Head

6. Eyes

7. Ears

8. Nose

9. Mouth and Throat

10. Neck

11. Chest

12. Lungs

13. Heart

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DVD #2

14. Abdomen

15. Female Genitalia

16. Male Genitalia

17. Back and Rectum

18. Extremities

19. Neuromuscular System

20. Neonate Transport

21. Breastfeeding Demonstration

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Common Newborn Reflexes

Introduction

1. Rooting

2. Sucking

3. Swallowing

4. Tonic Neck Reflex

5. Moro’s

6. Palmer or Grasp

7. Gag

8. Babinski

9. Placing

10. Stepping

11. Trunk Incurvation

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Twin Home Waterbirth

General Appearance Assessment
Introduction

1. Normal signs

2. Neurological signs

Review of the Newborn Exam

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Special Features

• The Prepared Position

• Male Circumcision

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Featuring instruction by:

• Charlene Wheatley Campbell, BSM, MSM, LM, CPM

• Elizabeth Herman, RN, CBE

• Barbara Barta, RM

• Prudence J. Todd, BScN, DpM

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Produced by:

BirthJoy Education

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Disclaimer:

This DVD is intended to give the student midwife a basic understanding of the concepts discussed. However, there is always more to learn as a student prepares to give competent care to birthing families. Keep in mind that this is not intended to be an exhaustive resource but rather a support to further study and learning. The information on this DVD is based on the experience of the presenter and other competent sources. However, since each woman and circumstance is unique, the producers cannot assume any liability for the use of the information presented. Viewers are encouraged to seek appropriate medical consultation and care whenever indicated.

Note: Cover photo by Fauve McNamara; back-page photo by Mary Miller.