FRHD 2260 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex, Moro Reflex, Fontanelle

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2260
• Professor: Susan Chuang

Document Summary

Neonatal: the period of time around the birth of the infant- usually the first six weeks of life. Neonate: the infant at birth and for the first few weeks of life. Vernix: a protective, creamy white, waxy substance that covers some of the skin of the newborn baby. People slow at falling in love with their babies: 6 abilities of parents that can help make transition to parenthood a positive one: Give up individual goals and work as a team. Good elements of a partnership will relate to different things after the baby. Apgar scale/score: rates baby appearance, pulse, grimace (reflex), activity and respiration with a number between 0-2 (2 being strong) Conducted at 1 minute and at 5 minutes. Score of 6 or under needs immediate medical attention. Birth: averages 18-21 inches long and weighs 6. 2-9. 2 pounds. Boys tend to be longer and heavier than girls. Little weight lost in first few days but gained back.