Learn Neonatal Resuscitation (Infant CPR)

It's a good idea for expectant parents to learn the basics of neonatal resuscitation (infant CPR). It could come in handy in a planned unassisted birth or an unexpected precipitous birth.


Here are some links to some great resources on neonatal resuscitation:

• Video: CPR for Infants - An instructional video demonstrating how infant CPR is done.
• UK Resuscitation Council: Newborn Life Support - A .pdf file that you can read and print for easy access.
• The Placenta: Essential Resuscitation Equipment - A wonderful post by Midwife Thinking about the importance of keeping the cord intact and how to appropriately manage newborn resuscitation efforts.
• Birth Faith: Emergency Preparedness - A great blog post outlining the importance of emergency preparedness and how a family might prepare for the possibility of emergency birth.