Newborn Care

After bringing your child to your home, you need to take his utmost care, especially in the initial weeks as the baby is weak. Newborn Care is very important in order to make sure that both mother and infant are in good health.

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Newborn Care is the period starting immediately after the child birth and extending for about 6 weeks, depending upon the mother’s health condition. Around 50 to 80% of women experience postpartum blues in the first few weeks after the child birth. In this section I will try to define the depth knowledge on Newborn Care, physical recovery after pregnancy, emotional and mental post-natal care, and why newborn Care is important.

Importance of Newborn Care

The first 28 days after the baby is born is defined as the neonatal period. This is very crucial for a baby as it has a greater risk of newborn deaths in this period. Besides, the first month also lays the foundation of growth and development. If given proper care and nutrition, babies grow healthily and enter infant hood and then adulthood.

As per figures, around 2.6 million infants die in the neonatal period. Stillbirth is another major risk factor. In Pakistan only, around 0.45 million deaths of neonates are recorded despite a 50% decline in the neonatal mortality rate. To prevent newborn deaths and nurture a healthy baby, newborn care is very important.

Essentials

Here is a checklist of things that parents must keep ready before birth. These would come in handy as newborn care essentials after the baby is born.

  • Diapering essentials– Avoid Diapers – Yes avoid artificial diapers and use cotton cloth instead (Dr. Qaisar Ahmed), Wash your child after every stool/urine and Wipes, Diaper rash cream (in case of artificial diapers).
  • Sleeping Essentials– Mattress, bassinet or crib, swaddle blankets.
  • Clothing essentials– Onesies, socks, hats, comfortable sleepwear.
  • Feeding essentials– Nursing pillow, burp cloths, breast pump.
  • Bathing essentials– Bathing kit, hooded towels, washcloths.
  • Skin care essentials– Mild chemical-free products like Dixe Face/Body Wash, Dixe Mineral shampoo, Ulyana oils and lotions.
  • Others– Car seat, baby carrier or baby wrap.

Feed the baby frequently
Whether you are breastfeeding or feeding formula milk to your newborn for some reason, feed him/her frequently; in first three months every three hours and from fourth month increase five minutes every 2nd/3rd day (Dr. Qaisar Ahmed)

However, breastfeeding is best for both mother and baby. The infant would receive essential nutrients for growth from mother milk and the mother would be safe from various diseases if she breastfeeds the child. Breastfeeding is recommended for two years. Also, a mother’s body starts producing breast milk within 2-3 days of giving birth.

Set your bedtime routine as per the baby’s sleep

After birth, sleep becomes a far-fetched dream for parents. In order to manage your sleep and get sufficient sleep, you must sleep when the baby sleeps. Initially, a newborn sleeps for a good 16-17 hours a day however, he/she would wake up every 2-3 hours. This time period is enough for the mother to take a power nap.

Put baby to sleep on their back

Parents must make sure that they put the baby to sleep on his/her back. Do not put him to sleep on the left sides or stomachs (face down). By making them sleep on the back, you are minimizing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

Don’t bathe the newborn frequently

For infants, proper bathing 2-3 times a week is sufficient. Other days, you can just spot clean the baby around the mouth, neck and groin. Frequent bathing can cause dry skin and a topic dermatitis or eczema in children. Use gentle, chemical-free products like Dixe (by Dniper Cosmetics) on the baby.

Newborn Care-dixe-cosmetics-dr-qaisar-ahmedDr. Sayyad Qaisar Ahmed (MD {Ukraine}, DHMS) senior research officer Dnepropetrovsk state medical academy, Ukraine; is a leading Homeopathic physician practicing in Al-Haytham clinic, Umer Farooq Chowk Risalpur Sadder (0923631023, 03119884588), K.P.K, Pakistan.

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By Dr. Qaisar Ahmed. MD, DHMS.

Brief Profile Dr Qaisar Ahmed is a distinguished Physician & Chief Consultant at Al-Haytham Clinic, Risalpur. He is highly knowledgeable, experienced and capable professional who regularly contributes to various publications and runs a widely read specialized blog on health issues. Dr Qaisar Ahmed is one of the most sought after speakers at conferences and seminars on health and well being. Dr Qaisar Ahmed has a strong academic and professional background. Studied Masters in Medicines and surgery, Abdominal Surgeries, Oncological surgeries, Gastroenterologist, Senior research officer in Dnepropetrovsk state medical academy Ukraine; DHMS in Sarhad Medical college, Nowshera and is a registered Homeopathic practitioner (No. 164093) from The National Council of Homeopathy, Islamabad; Islamic Jurisprudence (Sharyat Law) from Allama Iqbal University, Islamabad. At the Dnipropetrovsk state medical Academy, Ukraine, Dr Qaisar Ahmed also attended many international seminars and workshops in the UK, Europe, Russia and UAE. Dr Qaisar Ahmed widely traveled the world and during his visits to Norway, Sweden and France, he learnt from acclaimed homeopathic practitioners and writers. At his registered establishment with the K.P.K Healthcare Commission Dr Qaisar Ahmed treats his patients as per international standards of homeopathy. He takes all kinds of chronic cases, though his main areas of focus include Cardiac diseases, Hypertension, Cholesterol, Asthma and other respiratory diseases, allergies and infection, Renal/urinary tract stones and diseases, Gastroenterology especially Gallbladder stones, haemorrhoids, Gastric ulcers, Crohn's disease, Eye diseases, Eyesight and cataracts, Sciatica, Rheumatoid and osteoArthritis, Gout, Varicose, Paralysis, Skin diseases and Unwanted facial Hairs, male/Female infertility, PCOS and menstrual diseases, Thyroid diseases. He runs a state of the art online homeopathy course “HOMEOPATHY for HOME”. This is an orientation course for the Homeopathy Medical System, meant for new homeopathic practitioners, basic learners, patients, allopathic doctors, nurses, alternative medicine practitioners, and students aspiring for a career in homeopathy. Dr Qaisar Ahmed belongs to the progeny of a noble Sayad (generation of Hazrat Mulk Shah Sahib - Sargodha who is the real son of Hazrat Hassan R.A) family of Risalpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His father Dr Inzar Gull is a distinguished Homeopathic doctor with deep insight into religion, pedagogy, oratory, faith healing and traditional medicines. Dr Qaisar Ahmed's inspiration for learning religion, its laws came from his father. He happily lives with his two wives and three children in Risalpur at Inzar Gull street, House# one. Location: Al-Haytham clinic, Umer Farooq Chowk Risalpur Sadder. K.P.K, Pakistan. Contacts: 0923631023, 03119884588, 03059820900. Find more about Dr Sayed Qaisar Ahmed at : https://www.youtube.com/Dr Qaisar Ahmed https://www.facebook.com/dr.qaisar.dixecosmetics

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