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Thermal protection of newborns is essential to prevent hypothermia and hyperthermia. A series of 10 steps called the "warm chain" should be followed at birth and in the first days of life to maintain normal body temperature. This includes immediate drying and skin-to-skin contact with the mother, delayed bathing, warm clothing and rooming-in. Special care must be taken with low birth weight babies using kangaroo mother care, radiant warmers or incubators. Education of healthcare providers and parents on the

Author

Agnetha Mae Lagarde

Language

EN