Nurturing care for every newborn

Download or read book Nurturing care for every newborn written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurodevelopment begins during pregnancy and accelerates after birth. When cared for in a nurturing environment, babies not only survive, they are also helped to thrive. However, too many infants are deprived of their right to receive nurturing care, particularly when they require inpatient hospital care. This Thematic Brief summarizes why nurturing care is essential for all newborns. It outlines the components of nurturing care and contains examples of practical actions to create and strengthen nurturing environments for all newborns, including those who are born too soon, small or sick.