Each column will include questions about important points in the development of a healthy infant, and the answers will be provided in the following month's column.
The first day
Jasmine is Caucasian and was born three days after her due date, weighing 2780g (6lb 2oz). As she was a full-term infant, she was considered to be small. Jasmine was delivered by ventouse suction and she scored a nine on the Apgar chart at both one minute and five minutes, due to her feet and hands (extremities) remaining blue in colour.
Immediately after delivery, Jasmine was very alert, looking intently at those around her and remaining awake for two hours. Jasmine had a considerable amount of vernix still present, with lanugo hair over her shoulders and on her back and ears. No birthmarks were noted. Due to the amount of mucus also present, Jasmine was bathed at just under one hour old. She appeared very content when being handled and within the warm water.
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