Maternal Newborn Vitals – Complete Guide to Normal & Abnormal Values with Nursing Interventions –
Covers Maternal Vital Signs, Fetal Heart Rate, APGAR Scoring, and Postpartum Monitoring – 100%
Exam-Focused – LATEST UPDATED 2025
Normal respiratory rate for a newborn
30-60
Normal weight range for a newborn
2500-4000g (5.5-8.8 lbs)
Normal heart rate for a newborn
110-160
Typical length of a newborn
45-55 cm (18-22 in)
Normal blood pressure for a newborn
60-80/40-50
Normal head circumference of a newborn
32-36.8 cm (12.6-14.5 in)
Normal temperature range for a newborn
97.7-99.5 F (Avg 98.6)
Normal chest circumference of a newborn
30-33cm (12-13 in)
Normal composition of the umbilical cord
2 arteries and 1 vein
Acrocyanosis
Bluish tint to hands and feet
Priority #1 for newborn care
Airway
Priority #2 for newborn care
Warmth
Caput succedaneum
Swelling of soft tissues of the scalp
Cephalohematoma
, Collection of blood between periosteum and skull bone
Epstein Pearls
Small white or yellow cysts found in gums
Erythema toxicum neonatorum
Pink rash that appears suddenly
Fontanelle
Soft spot on newborn's head where skull bones haven't fused
Lanugo
Fine, downy hair on a newborn
Milia
Small, raised, pearly or white spots on nose, chin, and forehead
Molding
Normal head compression during labor
Congenital dermal melanocytosis
Benign birthmark, flat, blue-gray patch of skin
Mottling
Temporary skin discoloration
Telangiectatic nevi (stork bites)
Flat, pink, red marks that blanch, found on neck, nose, eye, forehead
Vernix caseosa
Protective, thick, cheesy covering on a newborn
CHOP - C
Cord compression
CHOP - E
Head compression
CHOP - A
Ok (normal)
CHOP - P
Placental Insufficiency
Ortolani's maneuver
Covers Maternal Vital Signs, Fetal Heart Rate, APGAR Scoring, and Postpartum Monitoring – 100%
Exam-Focused – LATEST UPDATED 2025
Normal respiratory rate for a newborn
30-60
Normal weight range for a newborn
2500-4000g (5.5-8.8 lbs)
Normal heart rate for a newborn
110-160
Typical length of a newborn
45-55 cm (18-22 in)
Normal blood pressure for a newborn
60-80/40-50
Normal head circumference of a newborn
32-36.8 cm (12.6-14.5 in)
Normal temperature range for a newborn
97.7-99.5 F (Avg 98.6)
Normal chest circumference of a newborn
30-33cm (12-13 in)
Normal composition of the umbilical cord
2 arteries and 1 vein
Acrocyanosis
Bluish tint to hands and feet
Priority #1 for newborn care
Airway
Priority #2 for newborn care
Warmth
Caput succedaneum
Swelling of soft tissues of the scalp
Cephalohematoma
, Collection of blood between periosteum and skull bone
Epstein Pearls
Small white or yellow cysts found in gums
Erythema toxicum neonatorum
Pink rash that appears suddenly
Fontanelle
Soft spot on newborn's head where skull bones haven't fused
Lanugo
Fine, downy hair on a newborn
Milia
Small, raised, pearly or white spots on nose, chin, and forehead
Molding
Normal head compression during labor
Congenital dermal melanocytosis
Benign birthmark, flat, blue-gray patch of skin
Mottling
Temporary skin discoloration
Telangiectatic nevi (stork bites)
Flat, pink, red marks that blanch, found on neck, nose, eye, forehead
Vernix caseosa
Protective, thick, cheesy covering on a newborn
CHOP - C
Cord compression
CHOP - E
Head compression
CHOP - A
Ok (normal)
CHOP - P
Placental Insufficiency
Ortolani's maneuver
