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Pulse oximetry screening

Pulse oximetry screening compares oxygen saturation in a newborn's right hand and foot to help identify certain critical congenital heart defects.

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Hospital process after birth explained

Hospital process after birth explained

The first minutes after delivery If parent and baby are clinically stable, the newborn is commonly dried, kept warm, and placed skin to skin on the parent’s chest. Newborn skin-to-skin care supports temperature regulation, early feeding behavior, cardiorespiratory transition, and bonding. Staff assess breathing, heart rate, tone, color, and response to stimulation, often without interrupting […]