Severe hypernatremic dehydration in a breast-fed neonate.
- Author:
Yun Jung OH
1
;
Ji Eun LEE
;
So Hyun AN
;
Yang Kyong KIM
;
Sung Kil KANG
;
Ja Kyoung KIM
;
Byong Kwan SON
;
Yong Hoon JUN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Hypernatremic dehydration; Breast-feeding; Newborn
- MeSH: Dehydration*; Humans; Incidence; Infant, Newborn*; Mothers
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics 2007;50(1):85-88
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Although it is a rare condition, breast-feeding may result in hypernatremic dehydration. However, incidences might be increasing with more mothers breast-feeding. Although the early detection and management of hypernatremic dehydration from breast-feeding is important, its prevention is even more important on account of its serious complications. In order to prevent hypernatremic dehydration secondary to breast-feeding, it is essential to educate mothers in successful breast-feeding methods. An early follow-up after discharge is recommended. We report a case of hypernatremic dehydration secondary to breast-feeding in a full-term newborn that was corrected without any complications.
