Section outline

  • Welcome message.

    Dear Students,

    Welcome to the Advanced Newborn Health Care course! This course will be delivered in a blended learning format, providing you with the opportunity to apply growth and development theories, identify risk factors for both mothers and infants, and collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will gain skills in accessing research evidence to support evidence-based newborn care, while applying principles of family-centered care, social justice, and ethical practices, especially in low-resource settings.

    Throughout this course, you will also develop competency in neonatal resuscitation, including effective bag-mask ventilation, chest compressions, medication administration, and post-resuscitation care. Additionally, you will evaluate emerging technologies relevant to newborn care in resource-limited environments. The course will emphasize developmental care practices like kangaroo mother care and encourage a commitment to social justice by treating all infants and families with dignity, respect, and equity.

     

    This course is facilitated by :

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    Name

    Contact

    1

    Jean Bosco Henri Hitayezu (ML)

    Telephone:  0788273931

    Email :hitab88@gmail.com

    2

    Tengera Olive

    Telephone : 0788429834

    Email:Tengera.olive@gmail.com

    3

    Alice  Umukunzi

    Telephone : 0788504955

    Email:alimukunzi@gmail.com

    4

    Aline Umuhoza

    Telephone : 0788221575

    Email:hozane2014@gmail.com

    5

    Ruth Dusabe

    Telephone : 0788444395

    Email:  milsruth@gmail.com


    • This course is designed to support /assist students to identify physiological changes of the newborn during transition, potential risks in adaptation, and appropriate interventions. Students will employ critical thinking skills to create safe systems, environments, and practice and learn to anticipate, recognize and respond to maternal and newborn emergencies in a professional and skillful manner.

    • This session provide to the learners an overview of neonatal mortality and why midwives have to be interested in neonatal care. It also provide an overview of interventions to tackle neonatal target to achieve SDG goals. 

    • Definition: Healthy Newborn
    • Identification of risk factors for the neonate
    • Family care in Neonatology
    • Fetal circulation and adaptation to the extra uterine life
    • Baby/Mother relationship genetic testing and counseling
    • Shared  video link for anemia in newborns

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    Unit 3: Birth-related stressors:

    • Care of the newborn with jaundice
    • Neonatal sepsis & Care of the newborn with infection
    • Care of the newborn with anemia
    • Care of the newborn with polycythemia
    • Pain & pain management in neonatology
    • Neonatology & pharmacology

    • Please find attached the link for Neonatal jaundice

    • Dear students,

      Play this video for better understanding

    • Dear Students,

      I hope this message finds you well. I would like to invite you to an important Forum Discussion on Unit 3: Birth-Related Stressors. This discussion will cover essential topics related to the care of newborns facing various health challenges. Your participation will deepen your understanding and allow for a collaborative learning experience.

      Topics for Discussion:

      • Care of the newborn with jaundice
      • Neonatal sepsis & care of the newborn with infection
      • Care of the newborn with anemia
      • Care of the newborn with polycythemia
      • Pain & pain management in neonatology
      • Neonatology & pharmacology

      Date and Time: [Insert date and time] Platform: [Insert platform, e.g., Zoom/Teams/Google Classroom]

      Why Attend?

      • Engage with peers to share insights and strategies.
      • Ask questions and get clarity on complex topics.
      • Collaboratively explore best practices in neonatal care.

      Please confirm your attendance by replying to this email or through [insert confirmation method].

      Looking forward to an engaging and insightful discussion!


    • Shared video link  for your understanding

    • Dear Students,

      Here attached the readings for your topics in unit 3