Physiologic jaundice:
Occurs between 1 and 7 days of life
Peaks at 3 to 5 days
Suboptimal in...
SIJ
Weight loss: Infants should not lose >8% of their birth weight. Infants should gain 15 to 30 g/24 h after maternal copious milk production (around day 4 or 5).
Frequency and dura...
Evaluate and treat for insufficient milk intake. Assess latch, position, and milk transfer. Consult a lactation expert if needed.
Increase frequency of effective breastfeeding to 8 to 12 t...
Follow up 2 to 3 days after discharge, earlier if infant at high risk for jaundice. Weight check, physical exam, assessment of hydration, and observation of feedi...
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Clinical protocols. Guidelines for management of jaundice in the breastfeeding infant equal to or greater than 35 weeks’ gestation. http://www.bfm...
774.39 Other neonatal jaundice due to delayed conjugation from other causes
774.31 Neonatal jaundice due to delayed conjugation in diseases classified elsewhere
774.6 Unspecified fetal and neo...
Q: Will jaundice cause my baby to have developmental or neurologic problems?
A: If hyperbilirubinemia is appropriately monitored and treated, it should not cause any developmental problems.
Q: What ...
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Breast sucking mechanism. Breast sucking mechanisms. (Top left) Lips of infant clamp in a C-shape and cheek muscles contract. (top right) Tongue thrusts forward to grasp nipple and areola. (bottom left) Nipple is brought against hard palate as tongue pulls backward, (bottom right) Gums compress areola, squeezing out milk.
Breast sucking mechanism. Breast sucking mechanisms. (Top left) Lips of infant clamp in a C-shape and cheek muscles contract. (top right)...