Causes of Dehydration
Is a primary cause of dehydration in breastfed newborns
What is inadequate breast milk intake?
is a sign of mild dehydration in a newborn
What is Decreased urine output?
simple test can parents perform to check for dehydration at home
What is Pinch test?
is the first step in treating mild dehydration in a breastfed newborn
What is Increase breastfeeding frequency?
A maternal condition that can lead to decreased milk production causing dehydration
Maternal dehydration
A physical change might indicate moderate dehydration in a newborn
What is Sunken eyes or fontanelle?
a common initial diagnostic method used by doctors to assess dehydration
What is Physical examination?
might be recommended if a newborn's dehydration does not improve with breastfeeding alone
What is Supplementing with expressed breast milk or formula?
A condition affecting the mother's health can reduce breast milk supply and cause dehydration in the newborn
what is stress?
A condition of a newborn's skin indicate dehydration
What is dry skin
An oral solution can be given to help rehydrate a mildly dehydrated newborn
Oral rehydration solution (ORS)?