ENBC Full Form in Medical

What Is The Full Form Of ENBC In Medical?

ENBC Full Form in Medical term is Essential Newborn Care. It is a day-to-day practice at the time of birth, in the care of the newborn and over the first hours of life. The motive of establishing this centre is to provide essential care to newborns, which is intensive care for all babies in the first days after birth. Must-needed newborn care includes vital care during the entire newborn period and instant care at the time of birth. It is required both at home and in the health facility.

Essential Newborn care involves every kind of care and support that should be given to a newborn. These include:

  • Thermal Care
  • Instant care at birth includes thorough drying, delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin contact, breathing assessment, and early breastfeeding initiation.
  • Nurturing care
  • Support for breast milk feeding
  • Recovery when needed
  • Safe and timely referral when needed
  • Response and Recognition to danger signs
  • Evaluation of health issues
  • Infection prevention
  • Hygiene practice

Essential Newborn Care

What else should you know about ENBC?   

Essential Newborn care has multiple components, which include umbilical cord care, ensuring warmth, Vitamin K administration, eye care, immunization, etc.