Easy NEONATAL feeding/ fluid concepts you need to understand!!

First video in a series. Learn NINE fundamental facts about a newborn's fluid /energy status. Once you get these, understanding their fluid and feeding requirements will be easy!

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Dr. Tala is a board-certified neonatologist and has worked in busy level III and IV units for the past 15 years. She has won multiple teaching awards throughout her time as a neonatologist.

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*TIMESTAMPS*
01:08 Expected weight loss within the first week of life
02:08 Energy and Fluid reserves of a term infant
03:08 The importance of glycogen
04:18 Surface area to volume ratio
08:08 Not all infants are born with the ability to consume full daily calories
09:27 The importance of the infant's growth
12:08 Provide infants with the nutrition they would receive in utero
13:42 Energy demands of a growing infant
14:45 Calories in breastmilk and formula
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*Disclaimer*: This video is intended for educational purposes only and while
we strive to give the most accurate information, errors may occur. Subsequently,
this video should not be a replacement for medical advice.