Lesson 1Newborn an' pickney history questions: birth history a first pickney, immunization history, feedin' an' developmentGuide history-takin' fi newborns an' young pickney dem, includin' birth events, early adaptation, immunization status, feedin' patterns, development, an' common symptoms dat may signal infection, malnutrition, or delay, wid examples fi help yuh understand betta.
Birth details, resuscitation, an' early problemsImmunization history an' missed vaccinesFeeding type, frequency, an' difficultiesSleep, cryin', an' caregiver concernsDevelopmental milestones an' red flagsLesson 2Step-by-step home visit flow: greetin', environment scan, maternal interview, infant/pickney check, family mappin'Present a practical flow fi organize di whole home visit, from greetin' an' environment scan to maternal interview, infant or pickney assessment, family mappin', counselin', an' plannin' follow-up actions an' referrals, makin' sure every step easy fi follow.
Initial greetin' an' confirm consentScannin' di home environment an' resourcesSequencin' maternal an' pickney assessmentsEngagin' family members an' mappin' supportSummarizin' findin's an' plannin' next stepsLesson 3Structured openin': rapport, confidentiality, an' explainin' purposeFocus pon startin' di home visit professional-like, buildin' rapport, ensurin' privacy, explainin' purpose an' limits a confidentiality, an' settin' a respectful, collaborative tone dat encourage honest sharin' an' questions, wid tips fi build trust quick.
Greetin', cultural respect, an' introductionsEnsuring privacy an' minimizin' distractionsExplaining visit purpose an' planned activitiesDiscussin' confidentiality an' its limitsInvitin' questions an' agreein' pon prioritiesLesson 4Records an' forms fi start an' maintain: antenatal card, immunization register, mother-baby pair record, referral form, home visit logCover essential maternal an' pickney records used durin' home visits, how fi complete an' update dem correct, an' how accurate documentation support continuity a care, follow-up, referrals, an' program reportin' in di community, includin' common mistakes fi avoid.
Antenatal care card: key fields an' updatesImmunization register: entries an' follow-upMother–baby pair record: linkage an' useReferral form: indications an' completion stepsHome visit log: schedulin' an' summariesLesson 5Key history questions: current pregnancy (symptoms, fetal movement, bleedin'), obstetric history, chronic illness, medications, social determinantsDetail focused history-takin' fi pregnant women, includin' current symptoms, fetal well-bein', past obstetric events, chronic illnesses, medications, an' social determinants dat influence risk, adherence, an' access to timely care, wid practical examples.
Current pregnancy symptoms an' warning signsFetal movements, bleedin', an' discharge historyPrevious pregnancies, outcomes, an' complicationsChronic illnesses, medications, an' allergiesSocial support, work, an' financial constraintsLesson 6Documentation best practices: clear entries, date/time/location, consent notation, confidentiality an' handover notesCover principles a high-quality documentation, includin' clear, legible entries, correct date, time, an' location, recordin' consent, maintainin' confidentiality, an' writin' handover notes dat support team-based care, wid samples fi reference.
Recordin' date, time, an' location accuratelyWritin' clear, objective, an' legible notesDocumentin' consent an' key discussionsProtectin' confidentiality in all recordsHandover notes an' follow-up instructionsLesson 7Newborn an' pickney basic physical checks: temperature, weight, breastfeedin' assessment, hydration, danger signsDescribe stepwise newborn an' pickney examination at home, includin' temperature, weight, breastfeedin' assessment, hydration status, an' recognition a danger signs dat require immediate referral or urgent follow-up, step by step fi ease.
Measurin' temperature an' interpretin' feverWeighin' pickney an' plottin' growth chartsObservin' breastfeedin' an' latch techniqueAssessin' hydration, urine, an' stool patternsIdentifin' neonatal an' pickney danger signsLesson 8Preparin' fi a safe home visit: PPE, consent, timin', an' travel plannin'Explain how fi prepare fi safe, efficient home visits, includin' personal safety, PPE selection, consent plannin', visit timin', route an' transport, an' carryin' essential supplies while respectin' family privacy an' culture, wid safety tips.
Reviewin' case notes an' plannin' visit objectivesSelectin' PPE an' infection prevention suppliesObtainin' prior consent an' confirmin' timin'Travel plannin', safety, an' emergency contactsPackin' an' checkin' di home visit bagLesson 9Physical checks fi perform: maternal vitals, abdominal exam fi fundal height an' fetal heart, basic pelvic/red flags checklistOutline systematic maternal physical assessment at home, includin' vital signs, abdominal examination fi fundal height an' fetal heart, an' a focused pelvic red flag checklist fi identify complications needin' urgent referral, wid clear instructions.
Measurin' blood pressure, pulse, an' temperatureAssessin' edema, pallor, an' general appearanceAbdominal exam: lie, fundal height, an' toneFetal heart assessment an' movement correlationPelvic danger signs an' urgent referral triggers