title: Supporting breastfeeding to reduce newborn readmissions for hyperbilirubinemia.
abstract: Lack of breastfeeding support can result in inadequate feedings at the breast, putting newborns at risk for hyperbilirubinemia, severe jaundice and possible hospital readmission. Nurses can help prevent readmissions for hyperbilirubinemia by becoming educated about the risk factors for hyperbilirubinemia and by implementing preventive measures through improved breastfeeding support.
authors.forename: Kendra
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Seagraves
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brulte
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McNeely
authors.forename: Ursula
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Pritham
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood*; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D051556:Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000379:methods; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010359:Patient Readmission; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012944:Social Support
chemical_list: D001663:Bilirubin
keywords: breastfeeding; hyperbilirubinemia; jaundice; lactation support; newborn; readmission