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In a message dated 4/2/2005 12:06:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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"Breathing difficulty so he is under the O2 hood with
respirations fluctuating between 60 and 80. Two of the nurses stated that
they give these babies a bath to encourage crying and open their lungs . . .
I have read that there is no physiological benefits to crying. In fact it
is documented that crying can be harmful in some cases."
Gene Cranston Anderson has done a lot of research on crying in the newborn &
it is NOT a good thing. If you do a search with her name, you will find lots
of good information about the newborn. Please give these nurses some of her
work--they need to be updated (educated).
I have worked nursery & Level 2 NICU (over the last 36 yrs.) --- We do not
give infants baths if they are stressed. We make sure that they are stable
before a bath is given. The cooling effects of a bath could cause further
distress. These nurses must be old! --this is something that we used to do many
years ago, but we have better information today.
Also, I was told a baby can't breastfeed until resp. rates are 60 or
below. Is this true?
We often have the nurses/docs send babies out to mom to feed when RR is
60-70 & no signs of resp distress. you have to assess the whole baby, not just
one thing. Maybe the baby is active & hungry, looking for food (mom) & that's
why his RR is slightly elevated. Breastfeeding is not harmful for this infant.
Laura Hart, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Winter Park, FL
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