Anti-tetanus measures for a neonate!

Tetanus is very common problem in a newborn which causes death of babies within a week of delivery,especially in developing countries..........so its very necessary to practice anti-tetanus measures.
those are.....
1.vaccination of pregnant lady with tetanus toxoid(TT)
1 DOSE booster only if previously immunized (not more than 5 years back)

or
2 DOSES 4weeks apart  in after in 4th month of pregnancy.

2. THREE CLEANS....very very important,

1.clean cord  i.e do not apply anything on umbilical cord, do not apply anything on cut ends of cord, use clean clamp to hold it,and clean tie.
2.clean hands for doing delivery.
3.clean surface for the delivery.

Dietary requirements of a pregnant lady.

 daily normal diet a pregnant lady needs

1. Energy => +350 kcal (apart from normal energy intake)
2.Iron => 35 mg
3. Magnesium => 310 mg
4.Iodine => 250 microgram
5.Calcium => 1200mg
6.Folic acid => 500 microgram

"Health is not valued till sickness comes."

so

Hello frnds m here to write sumthing about child care and newborn care though they are minor things but still very important!........be heathy......keep ur child healthy nd enjoy the wold! :)