Significant weight loss in breastfed term infants readmitted for hyperbilirubinemia
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Weight loss of greater than 7% from birth weight indicates possible feeding problems. Inadequate oral intake causes weight loss and increases the bilirubin enterohepatic circulation. The objective of this study was to describe the as...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/9/82 |