Maternal-Newborn: Chapter 13 – Assessment and Care of the Newborn

In this episode, we break down Chapter 13 from the Maternal-Newborn nursing content, focusing on the essential assessments and care required for a healthy newborn in the immediate postpartum period. We’ll walk through APGAR scoring, vital signs, physical examination components, reflexes, expected findings, and priority nursing interventions right after birth. This episode also touches on thermoregulation, initial feeding readiness, and common newborn procedures like vitamin K and erythromycin administration. Whether you’re prepping for exams or clinical practice, this is a foundational chapter you’ll definitely want to know inside and out.