Essential Newborn Care Practices for New Mothers

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As a nurse in the postpartum unit, you are educating a new mother about the essential care practices for her newborn. It is important to ensure the mother understands how to promote her baby’s health and development during the early days. Which of the following measures should the mother be informed about to support her newborn's care? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Performing regular hand hygiene before handling the baby.

Feeding the baby on demand rather than on a strict schedule.

Keeping the newborn in a separate room to ensure better sleep.

Ensuring that the baby is supported correctly during feeding.

Recognizing signs of newborn illness, such as jaundice.

Engaging in skin-to-skin contact to promote bonding and breastfeeding.

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