Examine the new-born infant

Perform a neonatal examination to identify any danger signs, to assess the normal adaptations of a newborn after birth and to identify birth defects or birth trauma.

assess the healthy development of the new-born infant
perform neonatal examination
examine new-born infants
examine a new-born infant

skill/competence

sector-specific

Examine the new-born infant is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Maternity support worker: Maternity support workers work together in a team with midwives and health professionals within the occupational fields of nursing and midwifery. They assist midwives and women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, assist births and assist in providing care for the new-born.
Midwife: Midwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, conduct births and provide care for the new-born. They advise on health, preventive measures, preparation for parenthood, detection of complications in mother and child, accessing of medical care, promoting normal birth and carrying out emergency measures.

Examine the new-born infant is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Examine the new-born infant – ESCO