Delgado-Moreno A, Enríquez-Cisneros O, Loera-Lamas J

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Most of the time, abdominal distension is associated with feeding intolerance, which, in clinical practice, can lead to the suspension of breastfeeding, the implementation of restrictive maternal diets or the change from maternal breast to formula; identifying the cause of abdominal distention can be complex and requires a complete physical examination of the newborn as well as an assessment of their eating habits and breastfeeding technique. Maternal estrogens can cause breast enlargement in approximately 60% of the newborn, while galactorrhea is an hormone-dependent condition, in which, prolactin stimulates milk secretion and can be found in 20%, both being physiological conditions that only requires observation. We present the case of a newborn brought to the emergency room due to abdominal distention with adequate breast feeding and weight; highlighting the importance of a conscientious approach to avoid the unjustifi ed suspension of breastfeeding and the correct approach to find the etiology of the problem.

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