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===Application of oil on head (shiro pichu)===

===Application of oil on head (shiro pichu)===

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Application of cotton soaked in ghee or medicated oil with Sida cordifolia (bala) over the vertex of the newborn is practiced. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 10/12] The covering of anterior fontanels (where there could be open intracranial sutures at birth) using oil or ghee smeared tampons act as a protective mechanism to the open sutures. It also optimizes the heat regulation mechanism.  At this point, examination of fontanels is also performed.  

Application of cotton soaked in ghee or medicated oil with Sida cordifolia (bala) over the vertex of the newborn is practiced. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 10/12] The covering of anterior fontanels (where there could be open intracranial sutures at birth) using oil or ghee smeared tampons act as a protective mechanism to the open sutures. It also optimizes the heat regulation mechanism.<ref>Sharma S, Dangwal A, Pandey R. Navjata Shishu Paricharya (Neonatal Care) In Ayurveda: A Review. J Ayu Herb Med 2019;5(3):106-109.</ref> At this point, examination of fontanels is also performed.  

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===Cutting of umbilical cord===

===Cutting of umbilical cord===

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