Evidence suggests that initiation of breastfeeding in the first day of life is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of
neonatal mortality when compared with delaying breastfeeding for more than 24 hours after birth.
Not exact matches
When deaths associated with congenital anomalies were excluded, the intrapartum and
neonatal mortality rate was 0.9 per 1,000; the
neonatal mortality was 0.2 per 1,000.
When problems arise with
neonatal mortality and fading puppy or kitten syndrome, it is important to identify the cause and to try to eliminate it, thereby protecting the remaining puppies or kittens in the litter.