Re: [ozmidwifery] Newborn Examination question

[Judy Chapman]

We do the newborn examination after birth but then recommend that they go for the 5 - 10 day well baby check with their GP. This is just since we have been working as a birth centre.

Cheers

Judy

Helen and Graham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hi everyone

 

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 o! r 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

 

 

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