Examination of the Newborn

Examination of the Newborn is a practical, step-by-step guide for practitioners performing newborn clinical examinations. Designed to support midwives, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the book emphasizes a holistic approach, considering the unique experiences of each mother and baby from preconception through childbirth. Thoroughly revised to align with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), General Medical Council (GMC), and NHS England (2024) standards, this edition provides guidance on screening for congenital abnormalities, responding to parental concerns, and delivering safe, accountable care.

Key Features:

• Step-by-step guidance for the clinical examination of newborns aged 6–72 hours.
• Emphasizes a holistic approach, considering maternal, antenatal, and birth experiences.
• Covers normal fetal development, screening for congenital abnormalities, and parental communication.
• Integrates the impact of antenatal diagnostic screening and labor events on neonatal assessment.
• Addresses accountability, legal considerations, and professional standards in newborn care.
• Includes case scenarios, model answers, self-assessment questions, and further reading for applied learning.
• Updated to reflect current NMC, GMC, and National Screening Committee standards, including NHS England key performance indicators (2024).
• Serves as a comprehensive reference for both trainees and experienced practitioners in neonatal examination.