A vigorous newborn without any complications transitioning from intrauterine to extrauterine life receives routine care. Ninety percent of the newborn population undergoes routine care, including rooming-in with the mother to support bonding and breastfeeding.

Other newborns may have risk factors that necessitate neonatal resuscitation. However, if these newborns respond well to the initial steps of resuscitation, they may only need close monitoring and do not necessarily have to be separated from the mother for neonatal intensive care. Close monitoring of breathing, thermoregulation, breastfeeding, and activity are important factors for the attending physician to decide if further interventions are necessary.