IntroductionThe course exposes the student midwives to understand and appreciate the normal physiological changes at different stages of growth and development of the infant. This will promote skillac... IntroductionThe course exposes the student midwives to understand and appreciate the normal physiological changes at different stages of growth and development of the infant. This will promote skillacquisition and competency in new-born assessment through infancy for the provision andpromotion of optimal careLearning ObjectivesAt the end of the course, the student should be able to:1. Describe the structure and physiological changes of a new-born2. Demonstrate competence in the examination and care of the new-born3. Describe the component of infant nutrition4. Discuss the steps in the follow-up and discharge of the new-born.Course ContentUnit 1: The New-born- Features of the new-born.- Transition from intra to extra uterine life.- Physiological, chemical and structural changes in the new-born e.g. changes in Respiratory,