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

Author/creator Cole, Sandra, 1967- author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, [2014]
Descriptiononline resource
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Subjects

Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Technical details Mode of Access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013037343
ISBN9780826196033

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