Gelisim News

New trend: Newborn Nursing

Parents who had just a baby are worried about the baby’s care, particularly after leaving the hospital. Mothers and fathers who want to take care of their baby without harming it receive home newborn care services after birth. Asst. Prof. Dr. Bahar Nur Kanbur, a faculty member in the Department of Nursing at Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), gave information about how to care for a newborn baby and newborn nursing.

Newborn care is a very difficult process for both parents and babies. The newborn nurses provide support on how to meet all the needs of the baby and the mother during the first 28-day period, starting with the postpartum hospitalization and the mothers and fathers being alone with the baby.

THE FIRST 28 DAYS AFTER BIRTH IS VERY SIGNIFICANT!

The first month after birth is the most significant period in which communication between the mother and the baby is established. During this period, the most intense changes occur in both the physical and emotional state of the mother, as well as in the home environment and social life. Especially during this period, women need the support of those around them. Asst. Prof. Dr. Bahar Nur Kanbur, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, stated the following:
“In a study conducted in 2018, it was determined that mothers needed support for infant care and nutrition in the postpartum period. There are periods when families cannot receive comprehensive service during the postpartum hospitalization period. Moreover, newborn nurses provide support to the family, considering the situations such as the mother resting at home after birth and the baby adapting to the family.”
Newborn nurses, who help identify possible problems of the baby and produce solutions, assist the mother with breastfeeding, baby care and health follow-up as they have practical experience in newborns.

THEY SUPPORT THE NUTRITION, CARE AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF THE BABY!

Sleep patterns, full and adequate sucking are of great importance in newborn care. Newborn nurses ensure that the appropriate home environment (room temperature, humidity, determination of needs) is prepared for the mother and the baby. They help to keep track of the baby's weight, height, head circumference and vaccination during the development process. At the same time, they give practical information to the family about the baby's feeding, bathing, massages, gas and diaper rash care and what to do in an emergency. Asst. Prof. Dr. Bahar Nur Kanbur also indicated: ‘’Newborn nurses help the mother to master the feeding, care and development processes of the baby. Hence, families can get help from newborn nurses who are trained in this job to get informed support’’.