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Unang Yakap: Essential Newborn Care by Rhu Libon is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document outlines policies and procedures for a rural health unit lying-in facility in Albay, Philippines. It discusses health education topics to provide expectant mothers, including birth planning, signs of labor, what to bring to the facility, and danger signs requiring immediate medical attention. It also describes maternal and newborn care practices like the "Unang Yakap" program and its four evidence-based steps performed right after delivery. Finally, it promotes breastfeeding and "Breastfeeding

Author

Rhu Libon

Language

EN