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Did you know that Abortion is Legal in Zambia?

Abortion is legal in Zambia and has been since 1972. Abortions are safe if conducted by a professionally trained individual at an authorized medical facility.

Knowledge, skills and to know how to refer women for treatment of abortion complications, to know the key components of woman-centered abortion care: choice, quality and access, and to have knowledge on how circumstances under which abortion is permitted and those under which it is restricted by law or policy.

Myths about abortions are very common in our communities, as advocates we need to be involved with the spreading of correct and accurate information. Abortions services should only be offered in registered and approved facilities.

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NORMAL NEONATE

DEFINITION
A normal neonate is a newborn infant delivered after a complete 37 to 42 weeks of gestation, weighing between 2.5 kg and 4.0 kg, who shows normal physiological adaptation to extra-uterine life without any congenital abnormalities or complications. Such a baby exhibits good muscle tone, spontaneous breathing, and a strong cry.

CHARACTERISTICS (SIGNS AND FEATURES) OF A NORMAL NEONATE

GENERAL APPEARANCE

The baby appears active, alert, and cries vigorously immediately after birth.

The skin is pink, warm, and smooth with good perfusion.

The baby maintains flexed posture of the limbs.

HEAD

The head is proportionate to the body, though slightly larger than in adults.

The fontanelles (anterior and posterior) are soft and flat.

Sutures are palpable but not widely separated.

The head circumference measures about 33–35 cm.

EYES

The eyes are open, bright, and respond to light.

The baby may blink when exposed to strong light.

The sclera is white and pupils react to light.

SKIN

The skin is smooth, soft, and covered with vernix caseosa (a white cheesy substance).

Some lanugo hair may be present on the shoulders and back but less than in premature infants.

The skin color is pinkish, and surface veins are not visible.

CHEST

The chest is round and well-formed, measuring approximately 33 cm in circumference.

The baby breathes regularly at a rate of 30–60 breaths per minute.

Breast tissue is palpable under the ni***es.

ABDOMEN

The abdomen is soft, round, and symmetrical.

The umbilical cord is centrally placed with three vessels (two arteries and one vein).

The cord stump is clean and dry after cutting.

GENITALIA

In males: Te**es are descended into the sc***um; scrotal rugae are well developed.

In females: The l***a majora completely cover the l***a minora.

LIMBS

The limbs are well-formed and flexed.

Nails are firm and extend to the fingertips.

The palms and soles are fully developed with normal creases.

REFLEXES

All primitive reflexes are present and active, including:

Moro reflex (startle reflex)

Rooting reflex

Sucking reflex

Grasp reflex

Swallowing reflex

VITAL SIGNS

Temperature: 36.5°C – 37.5°C

Heart rate: 120 – 160 beats per minute

Respiratory rate: 30 – 60 breaths per minute

BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS

The baby sucks and swallows effectively.

Responds to sound and touch.

Sleeps for 16–18 hours a day, waking up for feeding

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MIFEPRISTONE AND MISTOPROSTOL

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