24 Del. Admin. Code § 1795-9.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 1795-9.0 - Newborn Care

9.1 After the birth of the baby, the midwife shall assess, monitor, and support the baby during the immediate postpartum period until the baby is in stable condition and during the on-going postpartum period.

9.1.1 Immediate Newborn Care:

9.1.1.1 Assess overall newborn well-being;

9.1.1.2 Monitor vital signs;

9.1.1.3 Assess and monitor color;

9.1.1.4 Assess and monitor tone and reflexes;

9.1.1.5 Assess APGAR scores at 1 and 5 minutes, and at 10 minutes when indicated;

9.1.1.6 Assess and monitor temperature;

9.1.1.7 Monitor feeding;

9.1.1.8 Assess and monitor bowel and bladder function;

9.1.1.9 Assess and monitor breathing;

9.1.1.10 Clamping/cutting of umbilical cord;

9.1.1.11 Newborn physical exam, including weight and measurements;

9.1.1.12 Eye prophylaxis;

9.1.1.13 Administration of Vitamin K, orally, or intramuscularly.

9.1.2 Ongoing Newborn Care:

9.1.2.1 Monitor vital signs, including color and temperature;

9.1.2.2 Monitor tone and reflexes;

9.1.2.3 Monitor feeding;

9.1.2.4 Monitor breathing;

9.1.2.5 Monitor bowel and bladder function;

9.1.2.6 Monitor weight gain;

9.1.2.7 Newborn screenings as per Delaware law;

9.1.2.8 Recommend every newborn see a pediatrician within 72 hours of delivery.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 1795-9.0

20 DE Reg. 62 (7/1/2016) (Final)