title: An evidence-based approach to breastfeeding neonates at risk for hypoglycemia.
abstract: The revised standard of care for breastfeeding infants at risk of developing hypoglycemia during transitioning to extrauterine life was developed using the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2011 hypoglycemia guidelines, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocol, and staff input. A pre/postimplementation chart audit indicated support of infant safety by glucose stabilization, breastfeeding within the first hour of life, and breastfeeding frequency without an increase in blood sampling, formula use, or admissions to the special care nursery.
authors.forename: Georgia Lowmaster
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Csont
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Groth
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hopkins
authors.forename: Ronnie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Guillet
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D059039:Standard of Care
keywords: breastfeeding; evidence-based practice; hypoglycemia; infant; standard of care