Prevalence of icterus syndrome in newborn depending on the time of the first letting to the breast and effectiveness

Under our supervision there were 66 newborns in the neonatal period. All newborns included in the study underwent a standard clinical examination. Registration of the rate of development of lactation in mothers. Early first breastfeeding and effective breastfeeding are an important measure for the prevention of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and one of the most essential components of its treatment. If it is impossible to provide the child with breast colostrum / milk in sufficient volume for him, it is permissible to prescribe supplementary feeding with a mixture for a short time, while taking therapeutic measures to eliminate hypogalactia at this time. Early prediction of insufficient lactation and the identification of risk groups among women is essential in organizing measures to prevent and correct hypogalactia and support breastfeeding, which is the key to a high quality of life for a child not only at an early age, but also in subsequent years.