| Literature DB >> 24589050 |
Kendra Seagraves, Amanda Brulte, Karen McNeely, Ursula Pritham.
Abstract
Lack of breastfeeding support can result in inadequate feedings at the breast, putting newborns at risk for hyperbilirubinemia, severe jaundice and possible hospital readmission. Nurses can help prevent readmissions for hyperbilirubinemia by becoming educated about the risk factors for hyperbilirubinemia and by implementing preventive measures through improved breastfeeding support.Entities:
Keywords: breastfeeding; hyperbilirubinemia; jaundice; lactation support; newborn; readmission
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24589050 DOI: 10.1111/1751-486X.12078
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nurs Womens Health ISSN: 1751-4851