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Care For Low Birth Weight Babies | |
File name | Care For Low Birth Weight Babies |
File Description | Low birth weight (LBW ) Gestational age Pre-term Term Post term LBW classification Pre-term babies Small for date(SFD) babies: <10 th percentile for the gestational age higher risk. Breastfeed on demand Show mothers how to breastfeed Tell her how to maintain lactation if she is separated from the infant 8-10 times or more in 24 hours Breastfeed at night also No restrictions on length/numbers of breastfeeds. Some Contents of Human milk Protein More cysteine (essential for premature) IgG,lysozymes Fats PUFA rich Easier to digest Carbohydrates Lactose for brain Lactobacillus growth in intestine beneficial Vitamins and Minerals Vitamin A,C and D Low Iron better bioavailability Less Ca but better absorbed Less sodium,less load on kidney |
Category Name | Public Health |
Subject Name | Healthcare of Special |
Module Name | Low birth weight and premature babies |
Micro Category Name | Relationship between differentiating who needs ins |
Level | Masters |
File Type | PPT |
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