newborn care
[ˈnjuːbɔːrn kɛər]
noun
cuidados com o recém-nascido
1. The medical and personal care provided to infants immediately after birth and during the first weeks of life
Proper newborn care includes maintaining body temperature, feeding, and hygiene.
Os cuidados adequados com o recém-nascido incluem manter a temperatura corporal, alimentação e higiene.
2. A set of practices and procedures designed to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of a newborn infant
The hospital provides comprehensive newborn care for all deliveries.
O hospital oferece cuidados abrangentes com o recém-nascido para todos os partos.
3. The field of medical specialization focusing on the treatment and health management of newborns
She specializes in newborn care and works in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Ela se especializa em cuidados com recém-nascidos e trabalha na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal.
In Brazil, newborn care practices reflect a blend of modern medical standards and traditional family involvement. Family members, particularly mothers and grandmothers, play significant roles in newborn care. Public hospitals provide basic newborn care free of charge, while private hospitals offer more specialized services. The term 'cuidados com recém-nascido' is widely understood across all social classes and is emphasized in prenatal education classes (cursos de gestante). In the USA, newborn care is highly medicalized with standardized protocols, and parents often receive formal education from hospital staff before discharge.
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