1.3 You can make a difference

Fail to breathe

Did you know?

Globally 2.5 million babies die each year in the first month of life, and about 1 million of these deaths occur in the first 24 hours after birth.

Many babies die because they:

- fail to breathe
- suffer complications of prematurity or small size
- develop infections

With your skills you can make a difference

As a skilled provider, you can make a difference by:

Helping babies breathe at birth

Keeping babies warm

Promoting exclusive breastfeeding

Preventing infection

Info!In part 2 of the basic course, ENC2, you will learn how to provide continuing care, recognize danger signs and provide appropriate treatment.