Breastfed baby risk to be investigated

Doctors in the UK are launching a first comprehensive study into the scale of potentially fatal dehydration in breastfed babies.  Severe hypernatraemic dehydration is a rare but potentially fatal condition. It has been suggested that the number of cases may be rising as more women heed the "Breast is Best" message.

 


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