Understanding Newborn Skin
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The physiology of a newborn baby’s skin is delicate, and it important to understand how the develops in first few weeks life care for their sensitive skin. Therefore, careful consideration should be taken when deciding what cleansing agents products use on
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The practising midwife
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1461-3123', '2634-7407']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55975/hmvs1277