Episode (2)NICU Care: Umbilical Cord Care + Vitamin K Injection & First Feeding Trial — Step by Step

Welcome to our NICU step-by-step guide — in this video we show safe, practical care for a newborn’s umbilical cord, the vitamin K injection procedure, and the very first feeding trial. This video is made for parents, caregivers, and junior staff who want a clear, calm walkthrough of routine NICU newborn care.
What you’ll see in this video: 0:00 Intro — why cord care & vitamin K matter
0:38 Preparing the environment & hand hygiene
1:15 Umbilical cord inspection and safe cleaning steps
3:10 What to expect during the Vitamin K injection (why it’s given, how it’s administered)
5:00 Preparing baby for first feeding trial (positioning, cues, equipment)
6:40 Step-by-step feeding attempt (breast or tube/expressed milk)
9:20 Signs of successful feed & safe monitoring after feed
10:10 Summary, safety tips & follow-up
Key points:
Umbilical cord care: keep clean and dry, look for redness or discharge, gentle technique.
Vitamin K: prevents bleeding disorders; brief injection given in the thigh with professional technique.
First feeding trial: watch baby’s cues, use correct positioning, and monitor respiration and color.
⚠️ Important: This video is educational and not a substitute for clinical training. All procedures should be performed by trained healthcare staff. If you’re a parent with questions about your baby, speak with your NICU team.
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