This essay is based on a Problem Based Learning Case taken at University (1st Year Med) In this essay, the attempt is to answer the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the dependence of the fetus on the placenta2) Describe how the respiratory system, metabolic and circulatory transitions after birth, including the role of surfactant and the ductus arteriosus3) Explain why babies are born blue, and become pink in the first few minutes4) Describe which routine screening tests carried out on all newborn babies in the UK and what they test for [briefly] 5) Explain the mechanism and treatment of jaundice in newborn babies6) Describe the mechanism (and maintenance) of lactation and describe the health benefits to baby and mothers of exclusive breastfeeding7) Know the WHO and UK DOH recommendations of breastfeeding, the reasons why women stop breast feeding, and advice on weaning8) Explain the role of the health visitor 9) Describe the use of centile charts for assessing infant growthI will attach the “tutor notes” which contain most of the necessary information to write, please do not copy from the tutor notes and use it as a guide for the depth and detail needed.
