Episode 19--Ten Things that Happen to Babies Immediately After Birth

From suctioning of the mouth and nose, recording of the time of birth, to cutting of the umbilical cord, and the transfer of the baby to the pediatrician on call, Dr Anyoha discusses all that Newborns go through within minutes of birth. Erythromycin ointment goes into the eyes, vitamin K shot is given in the thigh muscle, footprint obtained, a band places around the wrist, there are lots of things that happen to your baby that parents should know, and the reasons why these things happen.