Maternal-Newborn: ATI Chapter 26 Review – Discharge Teaching & Newborn Care at Home

In this final episode of the series, we review essential discharge teaching for new parents, based on ATI Chapter 26. You’ll learn how to assess parental readiness and deliver clear, supportive education on newborn care at home. Topics include safe feeding practices, sleep positioning, bathing, umbilical cord care, and car seat safety. We’ll also talk about normal newborn behaviors like crying and sleep cycles, as well as red flags that warrant medical attention. This episode reinforces the nurse’s role in promoting safe transitions, follow-up care, and confident parenting during one of the most critical periods after birth.