Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
In exclusively breastfed babies generally there is a weight loss of 10% birth weight by postnatal day 3 and the birth weight should be regained by 10 to 14 days but most babies do not regain birth weight by 10 to 14 days. Good practice of breast feeding prevents weight loss in babies. To assess the percentage weight loss between weight on post natal day 1 and weight on post natal day 12 and to find the association between the risk factors and the weight loss in the neonates. Baby weight was recorded on post natal day 1 and post‐natal day 12 in 198 babies with gestational age $37 completed weeks and birth weight >2500 grams. Percentage difference between the weights recorded on postnatal day 1 and postnatal day 12 are calculated. Descriptive statistics are used for categorical variables and mean and S.D are used for continuous variables. Multiple regression analysis done for significant factors. Among 198 babies, 42 babies had weight loss in which 26 male and 16 female babies. Associated risk factors inadequate feeding time (<10 min) 42.9%, Poor latch score‐42.9%, Infrequent feeding‐38.1%, Low milk supply‐31%. history of Jaundice‐31%. We found the following risk factors (duration of feeding session <10 minutes, poor latching, infrequent feeding, low milk supply and jaundice) were associated independently and also interrelated with each other in neonatal loss of weight on post‐natal day 12.
How to cite this article:
M.S. Shiffana Rukkya and K.E. Elizabeth. Risk Factors Associated with Weight Loss in Term Breastfed Neonates on Post Natal Day 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.164.166
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.164.166