Relationship of newborn weight loss to milk supply concern and anxiety: the impact on breastfeeding duration

Background: Normal occlusal features of primary dentition are crucial for normal development of the permanent dentition. Breastfeeding is an important factor for both general and dental health of children. Aim: The aim of the present study is to assess the impact of the breastfeeding duration on the prevalence of normal occlusal features of the primary dentition among preschool children in Baghdad. Materials and Methods: The sample was 630 Iraqi children (270- boys, 360 girls), aged 3-5 years selected from four kindergartens in Baghdad city. The study was carried out through questionnaire and clinical examination. Normal occlusal features were examined as the presence or absence of interincisive spaces (IS) and primate spaces (PS), terminal relationship of the primary second molar that classified as: Flush terminal (FT), mesial step (MS) and distal step (DS). The presence or absence of ideal incisor overbite was also recorded. Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS (version 21). Chi square and z test were used in data analysis. Result:s A significant relation was present between the duration of breastfeeding and the presence of: primate and interincisive spaces, flush terminal plane, mesial terminal plane and ideal incisor overbite. Conclusion Breastfeeding duration has a positive impact on the development of normal occlusal features of the primary dentition. Efforts should be taken to enhance the knowledge of the community, especially the mothers, about this impact to encourage them to practice exclusive breastfeeding for more than 12 months.

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Newborn Weight Loss During Birth Hospitalization and Breastfeeding Outcomes Through Age 1 Month

Journal of Human Lactation ◽

10.1177/0890334416680181 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 225-230 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Valerie J. Flaherman ◽

Eric W. Schaefer ◽

Michael K. Kuzniewicz ◽

Sherian Li ◽

Eileen Walsh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Predictor Variable ◽

Kaiser Permanente ◽

Newborn Weight ◽

Breastfeeding Cessation ◽

Early Weight Loss ◽

The Relationship ◽

Birth Hospitalization ◽

Newborn Weight Loss

Background: Weight loss is universal for exclusively breastfed newborns in the first few days after birth. Many newborns exclusively breastfed during birth hospitalization receive formula in the first month after discharge and thus cease exclusive breastfeeding. However, the relationship between early weight loss and subsequent cessation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding is unknown. Research aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between newborn weight loss and duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding among newborns breastfed exclusively during the birth hospitalization. Methods: Retrospective cohort study at Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals between 2009 and 2013. The main predictor variable was weight loss during birth hospitalization. The main outcomes were cessation of breastfeeding and cessation of exclusive breastfeeding in the first 25 days after discharge. Results: Among our sample, 83,344 were exclusively breastfed during birth hospitalization. At 25 days after discharge, 15.6%, 95% confidence interval (CI) [14.6%, 16.6%], of those delivered vaginally and 17.6%, 95% CI [14.5%, 20.6%], of those delivered by cesarean section were estimated to have completely ceased breastfeeding; 57.0%, 95% CI [55.5%, 58.4%], and 57.9%, 95% CI [53.6%, 61.8%], respectively, had ceased exclusive breastfeeding. Survival curves depicting rates of breastfeeding cessation through 1 month did not differ by degree of weight loss or by weight loss trajectory. However, curves depicting rates of exclusive breastfeeding demonstrated significantly more formula use among those with more weight loss at discharge. Conclusion: Among those exclusively breastfed during birth hospitalization, weight loss nomograms may help identify newborns at higher risk of cessation of exclusive breastfeeding. Lactation support targeted to those with exacerbated weight loss trajectories may improve duration of exclusive breastfeeding.

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First-Day Newborn Weight Loss Predicts In-Hospital Weight Nadir for Breastfeeding Infants

Breastfeeding Medicine ◽

10.1089/bfm.2009.0047 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 165-168 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Valerie J. Flaherman ◽

Seth Bokser ◽

Thomas B. Newman

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Newborn Weight ◽

Newborn Weight Loss

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The Role of Intrapartum Intravenous Therapy and Newborn Weight Loss: Challenging the 7% Rule

Clinics in Mother and Child Health ◽

10.4172/2090-7214.1000181 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Faught BE Sheehan K

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Intravenous Therapy ◽

Newborn Weight ◽

Newborn Weight Loss

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The Effect of Intrapartum Intravenous Fluid Management on Breastfed Newborn Weight Loss

Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing ◽

10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01243_15.x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 40 ◽

pp. S97 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jo Watson

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Fluid Management ◽

Intravenous Fluid ◽

Newborn Weight ◽

Newborn Weight Loss

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Intrapartum intravenous fluids for caesarean delivery and newborn weight loss: a retrospective cohort study

BMJ Paediatrics Open ◽

10.1136/bmjpo-2017-000070 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. e000070

Author(s):

Sherif Eltonsy ◽

Alain Blinn ◽

Brigitte Sonier ◽

Steven DeRoche ◽

Aubin Mulaja ◽

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Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Retrospective Cohort Study ◽

Retrospective Cohort ◽

Caesarean Delivery ◽

Intravenous Fluids ◽

Newborn Weight ◽

Newborn Weight Loss

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The Healthy Newborn Hydration Model

Biological Research For Nursing ◽

10.1177/1099800414529362 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 94-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Pamela J. Mulder ◽

Sue E. Gardner

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Birth Weight ◽

Fluid Loss ◽

Compensatory Mechanisms ◽

Healthy Newborn ◽

Adequate Hydration ◽

Newborn Weight ◽

Hydration Model ◽

Breast Fed ◽

Newborn Weight Loss

The normal small volume of breast milk produced in the first 2 days following birth may raise concerns about adequate hydration in breast-fed newborns. These concerns are further magnified when breast-fed infants lose ≥7% of their birth weight within 2 days postnatally. Weight loss following birth is presumably mostly water loss that could result in hypohydration and subsequent hypernatremic dehydration. However, excess fluid loss immediately following birth is a normal and necessary process. Furthermore, newborns exposed to excess fluid intake during labor may need to lose ≥7% of birth weight in the first 2 days following birth in order to achieve euhydration. Normal newborn fluid loss following birth confounds the use of weight loss as the sole measure of newborn hydration. We thus propose the healthy newborn hydration model that highlights the normalcy of newborn weight loss immediately following birth and the healthy newborn’s compensatory mechanisms for preserving adequate hydration. We also recommend the use of serum sodium to measure intravascular osmolarity in addition to monitoring weight loss to obtain a more comprehensive newborn hydration assessment. Research is necessary in healthy newborns to identify relationships among fluids received in utero, newborn weight loss, and hydration, as evaluated with laboratory measures, in the first 2 days following birth. This information will guide clinicians in correctly identifying newborns with inadequate hydration who are in need of supplementary fluids versus newborns with adequate hydration for whom exclusive breast-feeding can be supported and encouraged.

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