14 CHAPTER 7: Developmental dysplasia of the hip and abnormalities of the foot Developmental dysplasia of the hip Abnormalities of the foot Conclusion Look here for resources on congenital knee abnormalities and examination of the hips Glossary of terms REFERENCES
15 CHAPTER 8: Chromosomal and genetic problems: giving feedback to parents Background Useful genetic terminology Modes of inheritance Antenatal screening Antenatal ultrasound Postnatal screening via the newborn blood spot test Ways in which actual or suspected genetic or chromosomal anomalies may present on the newborn check Commoner specific genetic and chromosomal disorders Gene disorders Feedback to the parents in cases of congenital abnormality Conclusion Look here for resources on Mowat–Wilson syndrome REFERENCES
16 CHAPTER 9: Newborn behaviours: supporting parents to develop early attachments Introduction Fetal development Maternal–fetal attachment Attachment theory How can health professionals promote parent–infant bonding? The parents Feedback to parents The concept of behavioural states Consoling strategies The newborn infant’s smile Behaviours indicating sensitivity and stress Preparations before the newborn examination Describing newborn behaviour during the examination Documentation Postgraduate training Conclusion Look here for resources on understanding neonatal behaviour REFERENCES
17 CHAPTER 10: Examination of the newborn: professional issues in practice Introduction Newborn and infant physical examination standards and Programme Handbook Significant Influences Affecting Professional Competency and Conduct The neonatal examination: competence for practice The Code and the newborn examination process Consent in practice Confidentiality in practice Role of the employer Local policies to direct practice Risk management SMaRT 4 NIPE (S4N) The newborn examination practitioner: education and competence Integration of NIPE training into the undergraduate pre‐registration curriculum New NMC standards for midwifery education Recommendations for practice –keeping up to date Conclusion Look here for resources on dealing with professional issues surrounding the newborn examination REFERENCES
18 APPENDIX 1: A step‐by‐step guide to examination of the newborn Step one Step two Step three Step four Step five Step six