Comparison of the health status of exclusively breastfeeding infants and newborns receiving sugar water along with breast milk

Maryam Zakerihamidi,Gholamali Maamouri,Fatemeh Bagheri,Hassan Boskabadi

doi:10.18233/apm41no5pp199-2071692

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To compare newborns fed exclusively on human milk with those fed sugar water along with the mother's milk.

Highlights

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infants who are fed breast milk, without any liquid or semi-solid foods, are considered as exclusively breastfed, while infants who receive supplementary water and water-based drinks, such as fruit juices, sugar water, water, and herbal teas, are considered as predominantly breastfed.[1]
Lethargy, irritability, mucosal dryness, hyperthermia, apnea, loss of consciousness, mother’s breast problems, and inappropriate breastfeeding position were more common in newborns who were fed sugar water along with breast milk, compared to exclusively breastfed newborns
All indications are that nutritional and maternal breast problems, laboratory abnormalities and neonatal complications increased when sugar water was added to human milk

Summary

Introduction

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infants who are fed breast milk, without any liquid or semi-solid foods, are considered as exclusively breastfed, while infants who receive supplementary water and water-based drinks, such as fruit juices, sugar water, water, and herbal teas, are considered as predominantly breastfed.[1] WHO highly recommended exclusive breastfeeding to increase the survival of children and reduce the incidence of pediatric diseases around the world. This organization emphasizes that all countries must promote and follow-up exclusive breastfeeding programs for children up to six months of age.[2]. It is believed that these supplements can decrease the occurrence of jaundice.[4]

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