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Breastfeeding challenges made easy for late preterm infants : the go-to guide for nurses and lactation consultants /

Evidence-based research underscores the importance of breastfeeding for the healthy development of late preterm infants, yet significant challenges can impede its success. This is a groundbreaking, problem-solving guide to the most effective techniques for breastfeeding this vulnerable population. W...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Cole, Sandra, 1967- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, [2014]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Defining the late preterm infant
  • Risk factors for late preterm births
  • Immature neurological development and hypotonia
  • Temperature instability, hypoglycemia, and increased metabolism
  • Hyperbilirubinemia
  • Unstable respiratory status
  • Increased risk for infection
  • Maternal conditions affecting breast milk supply
  • Maternal self-esteem and its effect on breastfeeding
  • The risks of not breastfeeding
  • Health initiatives
  • Early and frequent breastfeeding
  • Decrease stimuli and energy expenditure
  • Proper positioning and latch technique
  • Breast compressions
  • Nipple shields
  • Breast pumps
  • Hand expression
  • Supplemental feedings
  • Overcoming other challenges
  • Maternal satisfaction and breastfeeding success : the big picture
  • Putting it all together : summary of important highlights for successful breastfeeding for late preterm infants.