IMPROVEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND MATERNAL SKILLS IN NEWBORN CARE THROUGH EARLY HEALTH PROMOTION IN MATERNITY CLINIC

Abstract

Newborn period is not pleasant for the beginning, because the previous life environment in the
intrauterine very different situation with after birth environment or extrauterine . The birth of each
baby will experience the process of adaptation or adjustment of the vital functions and systems of
the body. Proper care of newborns and in accordance with the rules of health will help the baby to
adapt optimally in health. The behavior of the community, especially mothers and families still
many who have not been in accordance with the health rules in baby care. The treatment is done
tends health risk that can increase morbidity and infant mortality. Behavior consisting of
knowledge, attitudes and skills of the mother is crucial in improving the health status of the baby
since birth. The provision of counseling by health workers in the community, especially at the
maternity clinic in pregnant women is the first step in optimizing maternal behavior in baby care.
Nursing interventions that become the focus in the care of the baby is a baby observation, care in
general, exclusive breastfeeding, keeping the warmth, umbilical cord care, skin care, baby bath,
baby clothes and immunization.