The Newborn Infant

Question 1

Instinctive abilities

Answer 1

1) Ability to learn- recognise familiar sounds just a few minutes after birth. Instantly recognises the mothers voice due to learning whilst in her womb
2) Primitive reflexes- including the grasp reflex
3) Social releasers- ability to cry and smile in order to encourage caregiver responses in adults
4) Orientate to social situations- can attend to visual and auditory stimulation

Question 2

Immediate needs

Answer 2

• Warm and dry
• skin to skin contact
• APGAR- monitor infants condition
• Breastfeeding

Question 3

Formula Milk

Answer 3

Modified cows milk (protien, Carbohydrates, lipids,
vitamins and minerals).
Preparation time- Bottles have to be sterilized, formula has to be measured out properly, has to be warmed to the correct temperature

Question 4

Breastfeeding

Answer 4

• high quality, balanced food
• Natural made and warmed- quick, portable and free
• Confers Immunity
• Is dynamic- changes based on several factors to tailor the infants needs

WHO recommends that children should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months- it provides significant benefits compared to formula milk. Associated with increased intelligence (role of lipids on neurodevelopment)

Question 5

Quigley

Answer 5

Reduced hospitalization for gasto-intestinal and respiratory infections with exclusive breastfeeding