Observation and nursing care of newborn defecation and defecationI. Observation of Neonates 'Urination
1. ** Urination time and initial urine volume **
- Most newborns urinate within 24 hours after birth. In the first few days of birth, due to the lack of milk, the frequency of urinating is low, 4 - 5 times a day. As the amount of milk increased, the frequency of urinating would gradually increase. A small number of newborns may delay urinating until 48 hours after birth. If they do not urinate after 48 hours, they need to see a doctor.
2. ** Normal urinating frequency **
- A healthy newborn urinated frequently, up to 20 times a day. If the diapers are still dry after feeding for 2 hours, you need to pay attention.
3. ** The reason for the lack of urine **
- There were two main reasons. One was that the body needed more water than usual when the weather was hot, and the other was that there might be less urine when the fever occurred.
4. ** Color of urine and related conditions **
- It was normal for the urine to be yellow in the early stages of the newborn, but it would gradually become clear. If the baby's urine volume is significantly reduced and the urine color is yellow, you can feed him a small amount of water. If the urine is red and there are pink crystals on the diapers, it is caused by uric acid crystals. It usually disappears in about three days. If it does not disappear after three days, you need to see a doctor.
Second, the observation of newborn feces
1. ** Condition of defecation **
- The first defecation of the newborn within 24 hours of birth was dark green or dark brown in color and sticky. It was completed within 2 - 3 days, and then gradually transitioned to yellow stool. If you don't defecate within 24 hours, you need to see a doctor.
2. ** Stool characteristics of breastfed babies **
- The feces of breastfed newborns were golden yellow, pasty, occasionally slightly green, thin, sour, and frothy. It was normal for some newborns to defecate 3 - 5 times a day, and 6 - 7 times a day. As long as the baby was full of energy, feeding well, and normal height and weight growth, there was no need to worry. If the stool is green, it means that the breast milk is insufficient. You need to increase the amount of breast feeding or add a little milk powder.
3. ** Stool characteristics of artificially fed babies **
- The feces of artificially fed newborns were khaki or light yellow paste. If the stool is gray, hard, and smelly, it means that the milk powder is not suitable for the baby and needs to be replaced.
4. ** Judgment of abnormal defecation **
- If the color of the stool is gray and the urine is yellow, it may be a sign of congenital bile duct obstruction; If the stool is tarry black, it may be digestive tract bleeding; If the stool has red blood, it may be perianus rupture; If the frequency of stool increases and there is mucus and blood, it may be bloody small intestine or diarrhea. If these stool abnormalities occur, you must seek medical advice in time.
Third, the care of the newborn's feces and urine
1. ** Urination Care **
- Pay attention to the newborn's urinating condition, change diapers frequently, use soft, light-colored, water-absorbing cotton cloth to make diapers, and avoid using synthetic products or wool fabrics to prevent allergy.
2. ** Defecation Care **
- Neonates need to clean their buttocks after each defecation to prevent red buttocks. It is not recommended to wash the baby every time she urinates. You can use a soft cotton tissue to dry it. If the baby is pregnant, you can wash it once every half a day after urinating (such as once in the morning and once in the afternoon). You need to wash it every time you defecate. In addition, to keep the newborn clean and dry, do not cover the umbilicus with diapers to prevent urine from polluting the umbilicus. At the same time, record the baby's urine and urine, observe if there are any abnormalities, and change the diapers frequently to prevent red buttocks.
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