Nutrition and Hydration in the Newborn
In this chapter of the Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol, Merab Nyishime and Dr. Assumpta Kayinamura Mwali review feeding guidelines for neonates. They cover technique and best-practice methods for feeding, as well as guidance on calculating feeding volumes and advancement..
Learning Objectives
Understand the importance of nutrition and weight gain for neonatal survival and brain development (feeding as an essential medication)
Identify methods to assist mothers in breastfeeding and increasing milk supply
Describe key elements of IV fluid therapy in newborns
Calculate daily feeding advancement according to age and birthweight
Recognize and manage feeding intolerance
Author(s)
Merab Nyishime, RN, CO, MSc
Neonatal Specialist at Partners In Health | Partners in Health Assumpta Kayinamura Mwali, MD, MPH Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director | Ingobyi Activity
Citation
Nyishime M, Mwali AK, Zackin B, Hansen O, Wills K, Hansen A. Rwandan National Neonatal Protocol: Nutrition and Hydration in the Newborn. 10/2020. Online Video. OPENPediatrics.https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/4841/Rwandan-National-Neonatal-Protocol-Nutrition-and-Hydration-in-the-Newborn.