What kind of
nurses take care of newborn babies?
There are
generally three types of nurses that care for a newborn in the hospital setting:
Labour and Delivery Nurses typically assist with deliveries and care for the baby immediately following the birth (taking vital signs, cutting the cord, and assessing the APGAR score).
Maternity Nurses care for babies on the postpartum floor of hospitals (mother/baby unit)
NICU Nurses care for babies that is sick or premature
These nurses often will utilize their skills outside the hospital in a private setting. Through personal care, RN's (along with newborn Care Specialists and Postpartum Doulas) provide additional support to mothers and newborn to ease the transition home.
Labour and Delivery Nurses typically assist with deliveries and care for the baby immediately following the birth (taking vital signs, cutting the cord, and assessing the APGAR score).
Maternity Nurses care for babies on the postpartum floor of hospitals (mother/baby unit)
NICU Nurses care for babies that is sick or premature
These nurses often will utilize their skills outside the hospital in a private setting. Through personal care, RN's (along with newborn Care Specialists and Postpartum Doulas) provide additional support to mothers and newborn to ease the transition home.
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