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The newborn
A practice question in the style of the PLAB 1 exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A 5-day-old breastfed baby has lost 8% of her birth weight. She is feeding 8 times a day with wet nappies. What is the most appropriate advice?
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The answer is A: Reassure and support breastfeeding.
Weight loss of up to about 10% in the first week is common. A loss of more than 10% needs a feeding assessment.
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