Month 0

Prone

  • Flexion and adduction of upper extremity under chest, hands close to shoulders6,15

  • Head rotated to side, rest on cheek1

  • Weight on shoulders and face, due to elevated pelvis1,6

  • Finds comfort in skin-to-skin contact

Figure 0.3.1

Flexion and adduction of upper extremities; hands rest close to shoulders

Figure 0.3.2

Weight on shoulders and face, due to elevated pelvis