Impact of early initiation of breastfeeding on hypoglycemia and its management among high risk neonates in a tertiary care hospital

The study aims to assess the effect of early breastfeeding on hypoglycemia and its management in high-risk newborns in a tertiary care hospital. Methodology: In a tertiary care hospital, data was gathered as part of prospective observational research. After obtaining the parents’ informed consent, t...

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Main Authors: Vani, Cheppalli, Tejaswi, P., Krishna, S. Sai, Sravani, T., Jangra, Sarita, Shaima, K. A., Bhyan, Bhupinder
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood
Breastfeeding & lactation
Glucose
Hospitals
Hypoglycemia
Infants
Informed consent
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Summary:The study aims to assess the effect of early breastfeeding on hypoglycemia and its management in high-risk newborns in a tertiary care hospital. Methodology: In a tertiary care hospital, data was gathered as part of prospective observational research. After obtaining the parents’ informed consent, the research included neonates who were at risk for hypoglycemia. One hour after birth, a heel prick was performed under aseptic conditions, and capillary blood glucose was verified with a glucometer (one touch ultra easy meter). If blood glucose levels below
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/5.0228959