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 Newborn need more clothing than other children or adults.

 If cold, put a hat on the baby's head. During cold nights, cover the baby with

an extra blanket.

D. Let the baby sleep on her/his back or side.

E. Keep the baby away from smoke.

F. Prevention of infection, good feeding and giving him love and sense of

security.

7. Counsel on danger signs for the mother:

Advise the mother to go to a hospital or health center immediately, day or night,

without waiting, if any of the following signs:

1. Vaginal bleeding: more than 2 or 3 pads soaked in 20-30 minutes after

delivery or bleeding increases rather than decreases after delivery.

2. Convulsions.

3. Fast or difficult breathing.

4. Fever and too weak to get out of bed.

5. Severe abdominal pain.

6. Calf pain, redness or swelling, shortness of breath or chest pain.

Go to health center as soon as possible if any of the following signs:

1. Fever

2. Abdominal pain

3. Feels ill

4. Breasts swollen, red or tender breasts, or sore nipple

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