Discussion about breastfeeding


Problem: Cora is a first-time mother. Her baby was born at 40 weeks and weighed 8 pounds, 1 oz. Cora is breastfeeding her baby. The baby is voiding 6-8 wet diapers every 24 hours and is stooling 3-5 times/day. She brings her baby in for a 1 week check up and her baby weighs 7 lbs., 15 oz. Cora is upset at the weight loss. You explain to her: Group of answer choices It is indeed concerning. Babies need to gain weight steadily. This is not something to worry about. Babies typically lose 5-8% of birth weight but should regain it by 10-14 days. Babies do lose weight initially, but she should at least be back to birth weight by now. I will need to do a weight check tomorrow. This is extremely concerning. We need to admit your baby back into the hospital.

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