Breast Feeding Problems for the Infant

Aka: Breast Feeding Problems for the Infant, Lactation Problems for the Infant

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II. Management: Good baby (Sleeps during feeds)

  1. Teach mother to watch for hunger facial movements
  2. Stimulate the child
    1. Diaper change
    2. Massage
    3. Visual stimulation

III. Management: Hungry baby

  1. Increase frequency and length of feeds for growth spurt
  2. Milk production will increase

IV. Management: Jaundice

  1. See Breast Milk Jaundice

V. Management: Poor Weight gain

  1. Frequent nursing (every 2-3 hours)
  2. Allow adequate time for infant to feed
  3. Consider supplemental nursing system
  4. See Breast Feeding Pearls

VI. References

  1. Neifert (2001) Pediatr Clin North Am 48(2):273-97 [PubMed]
    1. Prevention of Breast Feeding Tragedies

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