• Module 7: Initial Care of the Newborn

      What this video covers: Learn how to prepare for delivery and provide immediate care for newborns in disaster, rural, or resource-constrained settings. The video focuses on recognizing whether a newborn is transitioning normally after birth, identifying when resuscitation is needed, and applying essential neonatal resuscitation interventions using appropriate planning, equipment, and team readiness.

      Why it matters: Newborns may require rapid assessment and immediate support in the first moments after birth, especially when disasters or limited resources affect staffing, supplies, transport, and access to specialty care. A clear, organized approach to newborn assessment and resuscitation helps providers act quickly, support breathing and circulation, and improve outcomes for infants in high-risk settings.

      Questions to keep in mind while viewing:

      • How can providers recognize whether a newborn is making a normal transition after birth or needs immediate resuscitation?

      • What planning, risk recognition, and equipment preparation are essential before a delivery in a resource-constrained setting?

      • How should healthcare teams apply neonatal resuscitation steps when time, supplies, or specialty support are limited?