Supporting Breastfeeding to Reduce Newborn Readmissions for Hyperbilirubinemia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2013
Publication Title
Nursing for Women's Health
DOI
10.1111/1751-486X.12078
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.
Recommended Citation
Seagraves, Kendra, Amanda Brulte, Karen McNeely, Ursula A. Pritham.
2013.
"Supporting Breastfeeding to Reduce Newborn Readmissions for Hyperbilirubinemia."
Nursing for Women's Health, 17 (6): 498-507.
doi: 10.1111/1751-486X.12078
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nursing-facpubs/30
