Overview

A source-led introduction to preventative healthcare for newborn babies during the first six weeks of life. Learners explore essential newborn care, feeding and hygiene, routine monitoring, danger signs, caregiver education, and when to seek professional help. This course supports informed conversations with qualified health workers and does not replace clinical assessment.

Learning outcomes

• Explain the purpose of early postnatal and newborn preventative care using WHO-aligned guidance.
• Describe safe principles for feeding support, hand hygiene, warmth, and umbilical cord care.
• Recognize why routine checks, growth monitoring, screening, and immunization follow-up matter.
• Identify newborn danger signs that require prompt assessment by a qualified health professional.
• Design clear caregiver education that encourages safe practice and timely care-seeking.