Newborn Conditions
The first days of life are when medical concerns and breastfeeding goals most often collide. This collection covers the newborn conditions lactation professionals encounter most frequently, including hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, and the nutritional needs of preterm infants, along with the assessments that frame early care. Each article translates clinical guidelines into practical strategies so you can support infant safety and breastfeeding at the same time.
The Apgar Score: History, Application, and Relevance for Lactation Professionals
When Virginia Apgar introduced her scoring system in the early 1950s, she transformed newborn care. Before her innovation, attention during delivery was…
Managing Hypoglycemia in a Breastfed Newborn: Protecting Breastfeeding While Ensuring Safety
Neonatal hypoglycemia is a condition marked by low blood glucose levels in newborns, often occurring within the first few hours of life as they adapt from…
Understanding Jaundice in Breastfed Infants: What Lactation Consultants Need to Know
Newborn jaundice (neonatal hyperbilirubinemia) is a common condition, affecting up to 60–80% of infants in the first week of life (Kemper et al., 2022) .…
Managing Hyperbilirubinemia in Breastfeeding Infants: Protecting Breastfeeding While Treating Jaundice
Hyperbilirubinemia, commonly known as jaundice, is a frequent concern in newborns, especially in the early days after birth. It occurs when there is an…
Coombs-Positive Jaundice in Newborns: Implications for Breastfeeding Support
Lactation professionals often encounter infants with neonatal jaundice. A subset of these cases involves a positive direct Coombs test , indicating an…
Understanding Infant Nutritional Needs: Term vs. Preterm
As lactation professionals, we know that optimal infant nutrition is not just about calories—it’s about timing, composition, and individual physiology.…
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