What is the concept of newborn

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Newborn, many people have heard of this word, but we are not particularly clear about the concept of newborn, the following specific introduction of newborn matters.

What is the concept of newborn

First of all, the newborn refers to the period from the time when the fetus is delivered from the mother and the umbilical cord is ligated to 28 days after birth.

Secondly, the breathing of newborns is about 40-50 times a minute, which is twice and a half of that of adults. The formation of breathing is abdominal breathing, almost without the chest. It is characterized by a rapid increase in the number of breaths when crying, turning the body, or changing the position of the body.

Finally, the newborn should be fed with colostrum at the beginning. Colostrum refers to the milk secreted by the mother's breast from postpartum to 5-7 days, which is called colostrum. When feeding, it is best to adopt sitting posture.

matters needing attention

When feeding the newborn, the mother should have a regular life. If someone has a cold, when touching the baby, she should wear a mask to prevent infection.