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The establishment of breastfeeding in the small-for-gestational-age baby.
- Source :
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British Journal of Midwifery . Feb2020, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p90-95. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Background: Term babies born smaller than expected for a given gestation are at greater risk of short- and long-term health conditions. Breastmilk is the optimum nutrition for all babies and offers specific protection from the risks that follow from being born small for gestational age. Aim: To explore breastfeeding outcomes for babies born with a birthweight below the 10th centile. Methods: Data were collected on all women giving birth in one maternity unit in the north of England over a year. Method of feeding at three time points was compared between small-for-gestational-age and appropriately grown babies. Findings: Small-for-gestational-age babies were significantly less likely to be breastfeeding at discharge from hospital and community services compared to larger babies. Conclusion: This study suggests that small-for-gestational-age babies are disadvantaged in establishing breastfeeding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09694900
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Midwifery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 141599494
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2020.28.2.90