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|title = Neonatal care (Navajata shishu paricharya)
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|description= Neonatal care in Ayurveda includes immediate care and general care of newborn babies along with proper examination, diagnosis and management of diseases if any.
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The care of a newborn is termed as “Navajata shishu paricharya” in Ayurveda. ‘Navajata shishu’ is a newborn baby, and ‘paricharya’ indicates the care and necessary management protocols.The atmosphere and surroundings change from intrauterine dependent life to independent external life after birth.The child has to adapt to the new changes quickly. It is essential to take care of newborns until the body systems are well adopted and developed to survive in the new world. Ayurveda classical texts include the methods and practices followed for newborn care in ancient times.The ancient practices include use of available natural resources. Hence, they can be practiced with cost effectiveness and least medical equipments.Though the principles of care are same, the contemporary practices have changed significantly with advances in medical technology.This article deals with the analysis of these practices along with their contemporary views.
==Care of healthy newborn==
==Care of healthy newborn==
A normal newborn is born at term with birth weight between 2,500 g and 3500 g, without any breathing difficulty, major congenital malformations, or any birth injuries. The goals of neonatal care in all medical systems are uniform:
A normal newborn is born at term with birth weight between 2,500 g and 3500 g, without any breathing difficulty, major congenital malformations, or any birth injuries. The goals of neonatal care in all medical systems are uniform: