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Original Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2007;50(1):85-88. Published online January 15, 2007.

Severe hypernatremic dehydration in a breast-fed neonate

Yun Jung YJ Oh¹, Ji Eun JE Lee¹, So Hyun SH An¹, Yang Kyong YK Kim¹, Sung Kil SK Kang¹, Ja Kyoung JK Kim², Byong Kwan BK Son¹, Yong Hoon YH Jun¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea
²Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chunchon, Korea

Correspondence Yong Hoon YH Jun ,Email: neojun@inha.ac.kr

Abstract

Although it is a rare condition, breast-feeding may result in hypernatremic dehydration. However, incidences might be increasing with more mothers breast-feeding. Although the early detection and management of hypernatremic dehydration from breast-feeding is important, its prevention is even more important on account of its serious complications. In order to prevent hypernatremic dehydration secondary to breast-feeding, it is essential to educate mothers in successful breast-feeding methods. An early follow-up after discharge is recommended. We report a case of hypernatremic dehydration secondary to breast-feeding in a full-term newborn that was corrected without any complications.

Keywords :Hypernatremic dehydration , Breast-feeding , Newborn