Figure 9-8. Bubbling baby.
c. The baby should be bubbled frequently.
(1)
Bottle-feeding-every 1/2 ounce initially.
(2)
Breast-feeding-between each breast.
d. Always be sure to support the head.
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a. Observe.
(1)
Behavior (crying, content, short sleeper).
(2) Measure either fluid intake from bottle fed newborn or number of
minutes at each breast.
(3)
Watch for signs of dehydration.
(4)
Daily weights (evaluate increases and decreases).
(5)
Elimination pattern.
(a) Dark, concentrated urine means too little fluid intake.
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