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Breast Feeding Problems for the InfantAka: Lactation Problems for the Infant

See Also
1. Lactation for Infant with Cleft Lip or Palate
2. Lactation for the Premature Infant
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
Management: Hungry baby
1. Increase frequency and length of feeds for growth spurt
2. Milk production will increase
Management: Jaundice
1. See Breast Milk Jaundice
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
References
1. Neifert (2001) Pediatr Clin North Am 48(2):273
  1. Prevention of Breast Feeding Tragedies

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