The Newborn Photos and Vocabulary These are used

The Newborn Photos and Vocabulary

These are used in order to prevent or fight off infection in the newborn’s eyes. Antiseptic Drops

Forming a strong, emotional tie between parent and baby right after birth. Bonding

These allow for the baby to move through the birth canal with more ease. Purpose of the Fontanels “Soft Spots”

Two open spaces where the bones have not yet joined. Often known as “Soft Spots”. Fontanels

A white waxy substance that covers the baby’s skin in order to protect the baby’s skin from the amniotic fluid. Vernix

Newborns have low levels of this. Its purpose is to help the blood to clot and avoid internal bleeding.

This is considered mother’s first milk. It contains disease fighting antibodies which helps the newborn’s immune system. It is also easy for the newborn to digest. Colostrum

Small white bumps covering the baby’s nose and cheeks. This is often known as baby acne. Milia “Baby Acne”

Fine downy hair that newborns are sometimes born with. Lanugo

Babies born before 37 weeks and/or weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces. Premature Babies

This condition results from too much of a chemical in the body. The newborn’s liver is too young to rid the body of this chemical which results in the skin and the whites of the eyes to become yellow. Jaundice

Neonatal period First month after the baby is born.

Incubator • Special enclosed crib where the oxygen supply, temperature, and humidity can be closely controlled