Severe hypernatremic dehydration secondary to undetected lactation failure: usefulness of sodium levels in breast milk.
There is a concern that lactation failure and neonatal morbidity might be more common than previously thought. Maybe the early discharge, the lack of timely follow-up, or poor information during pregnancy or after delivery play important roles. A case of severe hypernatremic dehydration secondary to lactation failure is reported and we analyze recent recommendations.
Alsina-Manrique
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Servicio de Neonatología, Institut Clínic de Ginecologia, Obstetricia i Neonatologia, Unidad Integrada Hospital Clínic-Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Facultad de Medicina, C/Passeig de Sant Joan de Déu No. 2, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
Esteban
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M
Salvià
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D
Miracle
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Rodríguez-Miguélez
J
J
Figueras
J
J
Carbonell
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X
D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003681:Dehydration / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007775:Lactation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*