Infant Care Guide
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INFANT CARE GUIDE www.zonact.in +91 950 950 0044
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Getting Help After Birth Handling a Newborn Breastfeeding Basics Burping the Baby Diapering Your Kid B Bathing Basics Massaging Sleeping Routine Medical Care for Infant Best-In-Home Healthcare Services at Zonact 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 www.zonact.in +91 950 950 0044
INTRODUCTION You have been through pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and now you are ready to go home and begin your role of a mother taking care of an Infant baby. The initial few months with the newborn baby can be overwhelming and chaotic for ?rst-time parents. They might constantly require the assistance of home care nurse services to take care of the baby. Infant care can be a challenging and exhausting exercise, but it is one of the most rewarding expe experiences of your life. Being the best healthcare services provider in Delhi, we have prepared this e-book to guide you through Infant care with easy-to-follow tips and tricks. GETTING HELP AFTER BIRTH Consider getting help from nursing services in Delhi for some time after the birth of your child, especially if you are a ?rst-time parent. Talk to the experts in the hospital who will aid and advise you on feeding or lactation for your newborn child. Hospitals also have infant care services for mothers to help them get sta get started with nursing or bottle feeding. For in-home care, you can consult with home care nurse services or a postpartum doula to assist you inwith infant care for a short period of time immediately after birth. www.zonact.in 1 +91 950 950 0044
HANDLING A NEWBORN If you are a ?rst-time parent and don’t have much experience around infant kids, their fragility might be intimidating for you. Here are a few basic points to remember while handling your infant. Wash your hands or sanitize before handling your newborn baby as they are vulnerable to infections. Make sure that anyone who handles your infant has clean hands. While holding your baby in your arms, support their neck and head. Never shake your baby as it can cause bleeding in the brain. If you are trying to wake your baby, don’t do it by shaking. Tickle their feet or blow gently on their cheeks to wake them. Ensure maintaining hygiene in and around the area where your baby spends most of his/her time. If you are physically un?t after giving birth, then make sure that you hire home care nurse services to look after the health and hygiene of your newborn baby. Trained baby nurses are always a better option than allowing your relatives or neighbors to handle your infant child. www.zonact.in 2 +91 950 950 0044
BREASTFEEDING BASICS Nursing is a natural process, but it might be a little tedious for some women. However, there are a few strategies that can help: Don’t Delay: Breastfeeding seems to go smoothly for women who nurse their babies within an hour of the delivery. Don’t be shy to ask for help, as most hospitals have home care nurse services. Nurse on Demand: During the initial six weeks, nurse your newborn whenever they want. Don’t try to set a feeding schedule early on, as it might back?re by interfering with your lactation routine. Feed your Milk Supply: Drink plenty of ?uids in the day to support your milk supply. Eat healthily and keep a watch on how many calories you consume in a day. A breastfeeding mother must eat at least 2500 calories per day. Consult with a healthcare services provider about your health and nutrition requirements. www.zonact.in 3 +91 950 950 0044
BURPING THE BABY Once you have fed the baby, they need to be burped. Babies tend to swallow air while breastfeeding, which leads to gas and colic in their stomachs. Burping helps them release this air and aid indigestion. To burp your baby, hold them gently against your chest with their chin resting on your shoulder. Pat your infant kid gently until he/she burps. DIAPERING YOUR KID Changing diapers regularly is a crucial aspect of the infant care manual. You can hire a baby nurse through one of the nursing services in Delhi if you are unable to perform the task yourself after the delivery. You will need changing sheets, gentle diaper wipes, rash cream, and fresh diapers for diapering your infant. You must also let your baby be without diapers for a few hours daily. www.zonact.in 4 +91 950 950 0044
BATHING BASICS Bathing an infant is a very delicate task. Once the umbilical cord stump dries and falls off, you should start bathing the baby 2-3 times a week. Ensure that you have all the bathing and changing supplies before you are ready to give your infant a bath. Get the help of another parent or a member of the family to hold the baby’s neck and head steady while you bathe the baby. Gently clean the area around the genitals, scalp, hair, and face with a soft washcloth. washcloth. Rinse your infant’s body with lukewarm water. After bathing your baby, dry their body with a soft towel, apply lotion, and change them in a fresh diaper. If you are a ?rst-time parent and ?nd it difficult bathing your baby, then you can call for an experienced doula from one of the nursing services in Delhi. MASSAGING Massaging is a great way to soothe the baby and help them sleep. It also improves blood circulation digestion in newborns. Apply a small amount of baby oil or lotion and gently stroke the infant’s body. This will help the baby to feel relaxed and have a sound sleep. The best time to massage a newborn baby is right before a bath. www.zonact.in 5 +91 950 950 0044
SLEEPING ROUTINE A newborn must have 16 hours of sleep in a day for the ?rst two months. However, you will have to wake up and feed the baby as they need to be fed after every 3 hours. Do not worry if your infant does not have a usual infant sleep pattern. You must also alternate your baby’s head position when they are sleeping. Also, make sure that as a mother, you sleep along with your baby. MEDICAL CARE FOR INFANT Get your newborn baby checked by a pediatrician at regular intervals. The doctor will ask about the eating and sleeping routine of the baby. They will discuss the living environment and how it can affect the baby. You can also call for a doctor at home if you are physically un?t. It is important to note down important any instructions on baby care and resolve your questions or concerns. Keep a thorough medical record of your baby that co contains information about immunizations, growth, medicines, or any illness. It is essential to keep consulting stay in regular consultations with maternity and infant healthcare services regularly for a year after the birth. www.zonact.in 6 +91 950 950 0044
BEST INHOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES AT CONTACT We understand that taking care of a newborn baby is quite a task for ?rst-time parents, especially the mother. We provide expert consultations and home care services to look after your newborn baby. We are equipped with the best team of doctors and nurses that take care of everything right from clean and healthy delivery to postpartum help and care. We also have doctor at-home consultations to allow the new mothers easy and professional consult consultations from the comfort of their homes. At Zonact Connect, we offer state-of-the-art health infrastructure along with a pool of the best doctors, nurses, and healthcare services professionals in Delhi and the NCR region. Our maternity care and infant care teams looks after the health and lifestyle requirements of both baby and mother. We provide nursing services in Delhi right at your doorstep to look after your baby’s health and hygiene. Our experienced nurses and doulas make su sure that you and your baby heal from the comfort of your home and do not have to unnecessarily visit the hospitals. We also offer a specialized doctor at home facility where you can directly book in-home consultations with the best doctors in Delhi, NCR. Our infant care attendants are available at your disposal 24/7, subject to advanced booking. www.zonact.in 7 +91 950 950 0044
CONTACT US K-1/125, 1st Floor, CR Park, Near Market No.1, New Delhi, India 110019 www.zonact.in +91 950 950 0044
