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Lactation Consultant

Category - Physiology

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You are working with a new breastfeeding mother who is concerned because her neonate has lost 0.69 pounds during the first week of life. The neonate weighed 7.5 pounds at birth. What should you discuss with the mother?
  1. You should tell the mother that the child is failing to thrive.
  2. Inform the mother that it is normal to lose this weight.
  3. Advise the mother to feed the infant glucose water and formula.
  4. Tell the mother that the baby has a developmental growth disorder.
Explanation
Answer: B - It is normal for the neonate to lose 10% of their birth weight during the first week of life.10% of 7.5 pounds is 0.75 pounds and the infant has only lost 0.69 pounds, so this is normal.
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