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This research aims to enhance colostrum administration practices for newborns in intensive care settings.

March 30, 2026Journal of Human Lactation0 citations

Improving Colostrum Administration to Newborns Within the First 6 Hours of Life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

GBGonca Karataş Baran KKKadriye KIZILTEPE EYElif Yildizhan

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This research aims to enhance colostrum administration practices for newborns in intensive care settings.
Implemented the ARCA method to increase colostrum administration rates.
Trained nurses on problem-solving techniques for optimal breast milk delivery.
Achieved up to four times the mean rate of colostrum delivery within the first 6 hours.
Expected improvement in newborn health due to enhanced breast milk feeding.

Abstract

With the ARCA method, a gradual increase of up to four times the mean rate of giving colostrum to newborns in the first 6 hours of life was achieved. Nurses can use problem-solving techniques to ensure optimal delivery of breast milk, which has an important impact on newborn health.

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Baran et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c9c5e2f8fdd13afe0bde88 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344261428358

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