Breastfeeding a small for gestational age infant, complicated by maternal gestational diabetes: a case report.

Alexandra D GeorgeMelvin C L GayMary E WlodekDonna T Geddes

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2019)

In cases of SGA and/or GDM, maternal milk quality and quantity may be compromised. This requires follow-up in order to reduce the disease risk for SGA infants and the corresponding public health implications.

Keyphrases

birth weight
gestational age
public health
weight gain
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
preterm infants
pregnant women
body mass index
quality improvement