RE: [ozmidwifery] Newborn Examination question

[Mary Murphy]

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All well babies born at home have their checks done by their midwife.  We would only refer a baby that had a problem.  MM     I have a question regarding midwives performing the newborn examination postnatally prior to discharge.  Having worked in several hospitals, I am used to this exam being performed by a doctor/paediatrician.  The midwife does an initial check at birth but on about day 3 or 4, or at least prior to discharge, a thorough physical examination performed, including fundoscopy etc. by a doctor.   Interested in your experiences and for those of you who do perform it, have you had any further education on the subject?   Cheers   Helen Cahill