**2. History**

Before the examination is performed, a brief history should be taken to help understand the infant in front of you.

The history should include the following:

• The antenatal history including maternal conditions that may impact the child

	- Mode of delivery
	- Time spent in hospital
		- Were any interventions required? i.e., oxygen, antibiotics etc.
	- Elaborate on feeding i.e., when it was established and if there have been difficulties
	- Weight, length and head circumference measured to date and how it is trending
