A–Z Glossary

Vitamin K deficiency bleeding

Vitamin K deficiency bleeding is abnormal bleeding caused by insufficient vitamin K, which prophylactic vitamin K helps prevent in newborns.

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Types of drugs used and why they are administered

Types of drugs used and why they are administered

How medication decisions are made in birth Medication in birth care is usually chosen to solve a defined clinical problem, not simply to make labor more medicalized. A drug may be used to encourage cervical change, strengthen contractions, provide analgesia, enable cesarean surgery, treat severe hypertension, prevent seizures, reduce postpartum bleeding, or protect the newborn. […]

Early baby care essentials

Early baby care essentials

Supporting the newborn transition Immediately after birth, the priorities are effective breathing, thermal stability, skin-to-skin contact, and timely feeding. Drying the baby thoroughly and placing the infant skin-to-skin with a parent helps reduce heat loss and supports cardiorespiratory adaptation. A hat or additional covering may be used when clinically appropriate, while the baby’s face remains […]