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1
Q

When to clamp cord immediately?

A

Infants who need resusciation

Infants expected rhesus incompatibility

2
Q

Why is mother encouraged to hold infant and also suckle?

A

Psychological benefit and stimulates uterine contractions which facilitate placenta delivery. Suckling reflex is at its height at birth

3
Q

Whats eye ointment for?

A

Prophylaxis vs Gonococcal Opthalmia Neonatorium. Chloromycetin. Erythromycin can have added advantage vs Chlamydia Conjuctivitis

4
Q

What is Vit K for at birth?

A

Prevent haemorrgahic disease of newborn

5
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Why do we delay cord clamping?

A

Delay clamping cors until infants have taken a few breathes and encourages transfusion of blood via umbilical vein into infants circ from placenta