Quels enjeux pour l'examen pédiatrique du nouveau-né en maternité ? « L'examen du nouveau-né revisité ».

The newborn pediatric examination is an event parents look forward to, as it determines the possibility for the family to go home. Its purpose is to detect possible medical problems, but above all to confirm that the baby is healthy. This is the opportunity to share with parents the newborn's observation and his skills in a suitable environment. To listen to parents and hear their concerns, answer their questions and transmit prevention messages, ensure good conditions for welcoming the baby at home, the pediatrician must be available. He especially must be available for interact with the baby, by adapting the tempo of examination to fit the baby's abilities. When parents are encouraged to support their baby during this pediatric exam, emotions can be shared and expessed.With strong knowledge of infant development, the pediatrician can convey baby's early basic needs. Nursing care, parent-child interactions, emotional sharing and psychic security, in a suitable physical and sensory environment, are necessary for a harmonious development of the baby. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]