Newborn Curriculum Partial Preview V1.4 2024 | Page 6

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Contents

Course Topics	7
Introduction	8
Newborn Health	9
The Magic Hour	10
Procedures	11
Circumcision	12
Jaundice	12
Health Concerns & NICU	13
Newborn Appearance &
Abilities	14
A First Look( Overview)	15
Appearance	16
Reflexes	17
Senses	17
Caring for Your Newborn	18
Newborn Needs Overview	19
Feeding and Hunger Cues	19
Breastfeeding	20
Bottle-Feeding	21

Using Formula	21
Sleep	22
Why Babies Cry and Soothing	23
Diapering	24
Bathing & Hygiene	25
Dressing & Swaddling	26
Supplies	27
Safety	27
Health Care	28
Warning Signs	29

Lesson Plans	30
Introduction	31
3.5 Hour Lesson Plans	32
2 Hour Lesson Plans	34

Appendices	37
A: Course Development	38
Planning Your Course	39
Purpose	39
Your Strengths	40
Target Audience	41
Goals and Objectives	42
Class Structure	44
Content	45
Resources and Materials	46
Evaluate Yourself	47
Teaching Tips	48
Your Role	48
Course Atmosphere	49
Preparing for Class	50
During Class	51
Your Learning Curve	52
Types of Activities	53
Warm-Up Activities	54
Assignments	55
Wrap-Up Ideas	56
Local Resource Guide	57

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B: Class Activities	59
Hands-On Stations	60
Newborn Scenarios	66
Newborn Supplies	71
Soothing Strategies	73
True or False	76
C: Class Handouts	81
Caring for my New Baby	82
Bathing Your New Baby	83
Diapering Your New Baby	85
Encouraging Development	87
Newborn Care Review	89
Newborn Vocabulary	93
D: Special Circumstances	95
Multiples	96
Non-Traditional Families	97
Prematurity	98
Special Health Needs	100
Stillbirth & Neonatal Death	101

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