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Amenotic fluid

1. PRESENTED BY :- JITENDRA PARIHAR B.SC NURSING IV YEAR BATCH :2021 - 22 MINOR DISORDES OF NEWBORN

2. INTRODUCTION :- The minor disorders are most common among newborns, neglecting the minor health problem is one of the factor contributing to the newborn mortality rate.

3. DEFINITION :- Minor ailments are a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning.

4. STUFFY NOSE :- Lead to mouth breathing and excessive air swallowing. Treatment : Nostrils cleaned by cotton wool soaked with normal saline and nasal spray or drops can use.

5. STICKY EYES :- Due to chemical irritant or bacterial infections of staphylocolous . Treatment: Erythromycin 0.5% ointment is used every 6 hrs for 7-10 days.

6. SKIN RASHES :- Small patches usually to napkin areas may involved groin, axilla,face,legs and back. Treatment: Frequent care

7. ORAL THRUSH :- It is fungal infection characterized by white patches in the mouth and tongue. Treatment: Should be treated mothers vaginal candidiasis during antenatal period. After each feed clean the baby’s mouth and mothers nipple also.

8. NEONATAL JAUNDICE :- It is a yellow color of skin usually appearing on the face,chest , abdomen, and legs. Treatment :- Usually correct itself in a few days. If not then baby should keep on photo therapy.

9. ENGORGED BREAST :- Due to maternal hormones breast become swollen Treatment: no treatment required, don’t squeeze the breast.

10. DIARROHEA :- Due to intake of maternal medicines such as ampicillin any other drugs. Put on exclusive breast feed. Avoid bottle feeding maintain hygiene Wash nipple after each feed.

11. NEONATAL CONTIPATION :- Due to insufficient fluid or milk intake. More common in bottle fed infant. Management: milk of magnesia one teaspoon twice a daily. Apply lubricant over anal region.

12. SORE BUTTOCK :- Due to frequent loose stools. Poor hygiene. Treatment: change position from time to time . Put baby in Lateral Or prone position. Apply coconut oil

13. FAILURE TO PASS URINE & MECONIUM :- Healthy baby must pass urine & meconium within 24hrs. Meconium is first stool of baby which is dark green in color . If baby doesn’t pass then immediate inform doctor.

14. EXCESSIVE CRYING :- Due to hungry or discomfort. May be due to full bladder before passing urine. Constipation. Insect bites. TREATMENT: Frequently feed the baby Check for urine and motion Cover the baby from insects

15. UMBILICAL GRANULOMA :- Sign: area around umbilical cord. Becomes moist and may swell, oozing and bleeding may occur too. Treatment : treat with silver nitrate

16. PINK EYE :- Conjunctivitis or pink eyes have yellow discharge along with red irritated looking eyes Treatment: Cold compresses to reduce swelling.Apply antibiotic eye drop or ointmnent

17. BABY ACHNE :- Due to pregnancy hormones which stimulate the oil glands. Treatment: wash baby face with mild soap once a day.