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Background: Transient hypoglycemia affects up to 30% of newborn deliveries and is associated with significant risk of NICU admission, geographical separation from parents, and interruption of breastfeeding goals. Factors such as skin-to-skin contact and early feeding have been shown to promote successful breastfeeding and decrease NICU admission for neonatal hypoglycemia. While the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Institutes of Health agree that early breastfeeding is sufficient for otherwise healthy term infants, controversy exists regarding hospital policies for breastfeeding support, formula supplementation, and the use of dextrose gel to promote exclusive breastfeeding and reduce hypoglycemia related complications including NICU admission. Objective/Aims: … |
