Target: Postpartum adaptation monitoring – early detection of abnormalities – proper care and nutrition advice.

1. Physical growth assessment

• Measure weight, length, head circumference, heart rate, breathing rate.
• Draw the first growth chart.

2. Neurodevelopmental assessment

• Examination of newborn reflexes (sucking, Moro, grasping reflexes…).
• Test response to sound and light.

3. General body examination

• Heart, lungs, abdomen, skin (jaundice), fontanelle, eye, ear, spine, hip joint (dislocation/dysplasia).
• Screening for congenital malformations, congenital heart disease, hernia.

4. Check the function

• Newborn hearing (if not done at birth).
• Eye: Ability to react to strong light.

5. Vaccination & disease prevention

• BCG and hepatitis B vaccination consultation.

6. Comprehensive consultation

• Instructions for breastfeeding, sleep, micronutrient supplementation, bathing, eye-nose-mouth care, umbilical cord hygiene, safe sleep, preventing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), prevent disease transmission…. 
• Instruct on danger signs that require immediate medical attention for children. 

7. Testing & paraclinical necessary

• Newborn disease screening (heel blood if not done yet).
• Jaundice test, abdominal ultrasound, hip ultrasound, transfontanelle ultrasound

8. Personalized consulting

• Answering questions and reassuring parents who are still confused when taking care of their baby