Dry baby with a pre-warmed towel while over mother’s breast: immediately dry the baby but if secretions or present suction first and then dry (This will prevent aspiration as drying itself is stimulation for a baby to breath). Remember to suction mouth first and then nose to prevent aspiration blood or meconium on the baby’s skin should be wiped away, however, the white greasy substance covering the baby’s body (Vernix) should not be wiped off. Because this Vernix helps to protect the baby’s skin and gets reabsorbed within few hours.
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