Through all these literature review, the investigator concluded the postnatal mothers have inadequate knowledge regarding minor disorders of newborn. A need felt to assess the level of knowledge of postnatal mothers and to help them in gaining knowledge regarding it. It might be the great help to postnatal mothers to know about the minor disorders that can occur in newborn. This chapter dealt with literature review includes meaning of minor disorders newborn, common minor disorders of newborn, Incidence of minor disorders of newborn, Studies related minor disorders of newborn, Studies related to newborn health problems and home remedies, and Studies related to knowledge, attitude and practice of mother regarding minor disorders of newborn.
