Use hot water bottle filled with warm, not hot, water.
If necessary beer bottle, tightly corked, is a good substitute.
Clear away articles used for the baby.
H. Points to be observed, recorded and reported to the physician if urgent:
1. Condition of cord. 2. Eyes; discharge, swelling or redness. 3. Urination and stools. 4. When foreskin is very tight and in every case when it cannot be easily pushed back.
I. Instruct the Mother:
1. To nurse every three hours unless otherwise ordered. 2. To cleanse nipples with boracic acid sol. before and after nursing, and to keep the breasts covered with clean cloth. 3. To give cooled, boiled water at least twice a day between feedings. 4. If fluid appears in the baby’s breasts, caution the family not to touch.
J. Do not discharge the baby until cord is off, umbilicus is in good condition and no further nursing care required. Premature babies should be oiled and wrapped in cotton. Premature jackets can be secured from the V.N.S. for 35 cents.
Care of Mother:
Make preparations as for general care.