Time of Birth and Seasonal Variations Influence on Weight Loss in Breastfeeding Neonates [Retracted ]

Abstract

Breastfeeding (BF) neonates generally lose weight after birth. Diurnal and nocturnal factors as well as season may affect BF. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of birth time and seasonal variations on weight loss in BF new-borns. In this retrospective study, two sets of groups were evaluated. Birth time groups (night time: 7 pm-7 am and day time: 7 am-7 pm) and seasonal variations groups (summer, autumn, winter and spring). Weight loss of more than 5%, 7%, 10% at 5% of birth weight at 7% weight at 10% at 12 h were significant contributing factors. Seasonal variations were not associated with weight loss in new-borns. Conclusion: BF babies born at night time lose significant weight during the first two days of life. Seasonal variations did not affect weight loss.