Moro reflex
startle reaction
Newborn vital
Temp 36.5 - 37.5 axillary
RR 30 - 60 breaths per minute
Apical pulse 110-160 bpm
Sleeping 90-100 bpm
BP Systolic 65- 95 mmHg diastolic 30 -60 mmHg
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Thermoregulation
Evaporation, conduction convection, radiation
Keep baby warm and covered after birth, skin to skin is important.
Vernix caseosa
a greasy substance that protects the fetus in utero and can still be
present at birth
Lanugo
fine, soft hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a
human fetus or newborn.
Head lag
head will fall back because the newborn cannot maintain neutral position
of head
grasp reflex
an infantile reflex in which an infant closes her hand into a fist when her
palm is touched
rooting reflex
a baby's tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn toward the touch,
open the mouth, and search for the nipple
tonic neck reflex (fencing position)
turning the head to one side, extending the arm and leg on that side, and
flexing the limbs on the opposite side
walking reflex
Step-like motions of the legs occur reflexively when the neonate is held
in an upright position and allowed to touch a flat surface with its feet.
The legs respond by flexing alternately as if the child is walking.
startle reaction
Newborn vital
Temp 36.5 - 37.5 axillary
RR 30 - 60 breaths per minute
Apical pulse 110-160 bpm
Sleeping 90-100 bpm
BP Systolic 65- 95 mmHg diastolic 30 -60 mmHg
Read More
Thermoregulation
Evaporation, conduction convection, radiation
Keep baby warm and covered after birth, skin to skin is important.
Vernix caseosa
a greasy substance that protects the fetus in utero and can still be
present at birth
Lanugo
fine, soft hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a
human fetus or newborn.
Head lag
head will fall back because the newborn cannot maintain neutral position
of head
grasp reflex
an infantile reflex in which an infant closes her hand into a fist when her
palm is touched
rooting reflex
a baby's tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn toward the touch,
open the mouth, and search for the nipple
tonic neck reflex (fencing position)
turning the head to one side, extending the arm and leg on that side, and
flexing the limbs on the opposite side
walking reflex
Step-like motions of the legs occur reflexively when the neonate is held
in an upright position and allowed to touch a flat surface with its feet.
The legs respond by flexing alternately as if the child is walking.
