[Settling the newborn while respecting his or her needs].

Abstract

After a brief review of the physiology of the first movements, the conditions of uterine life, and the experience of birth and airborne life, this article reviews a number of positioning proposals to meet the needs of newborn babies, whether premature (average prematurity and without medical equipment), with special needs or at term. The needs of each of these babies will be assessed and compared with the benefits that the installations presented can bring.