This episode will prepare you to see well newborn babies in the newborn nursery on day 1. We will talk about the typical newborn stay, the information you need to gather to successfully give oral presentations on your patients, the newborn physical exam, and the tests and procedures commonly performed on all newborns.

Nursery orientation: family expectations and goals of the healthcare team, expected length of stay
History 
Maternal History:
Gs and Ps
Prenatal Care: prenatal labs and ultrasounds
Past Medical History & medications
Social situation/support




Baby History:
Gestational Age
Delivery type and why, resuscitation efforts and complications
Growth parameters




The complete newborn exam: head to toe
During the newborn stay:
Ins and Outs
Medications and vaccines
Routine screening labs and tests
Parental discharge education 
Discharge criteria and follow up

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