1229 Exam 2: Breast Feeding and Bonding

Question 0

Attachment:

Answer 0

Latching on during breast feeding

Question 1

Bonding

Answer 1

Experience between mother and infant that is the characteristic of breast feeding

Question 2

En face:

Answer 2

Face to face position

Question 3

Engrossment:

Answer 3

Term used for the father’s absorption, preoccupation, and interest of the patient.

Question 4

Maternal adjustment:

Answer 4

Three different stages:
Dependent (taking in)– first 24 hours focusing on self and meeting of basic needs.
Dependent- independent (taking hold)– starts from day three until 10 days to a few months focusing on care of baby and competent mother.
Interdependent (letting go)– forward movement of family as unit with interacting members.

Question 5

Paternal adjustment:

Answer 5

Fathers experience intense emotions. Many fathers acknowledge expectations were of limited value once immersed in the reality of parenthood.

Question 6

Benefits of breast feeding for infants:

Answer 6

Human milk is designed specifically for infant needs.
Superior to any alternative.
Breast milk is a living tissue.
It’s bacteriologically safe
Always fresh.
Nutrients of breast milk are more easily absorbed.
Breast milk enhances maturation of gastrointestinal tract.

Question 7

Maternal Benefits for Breast feeding:

Answer 7

Decreased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and breast cancer.
Decreased risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
Return to prepregnancy weight quicker.
Provides protection against osteoporosis
Unique bonding experience.

Question 8

Benefits For Families and Society

Answer 8

It’s convenient
Few supplies to lag around
Saves money
Parental absenteeism from work is decreased

Question 9

Colostrum:

Answer 9

A clear,yellowish fluid. It is more concentrated than mature milk, and extremely rich in immune globulins.

Question 10

Engorgment-

Answer 10

Common response of the breast to the sudden change in hormones and the increased volume of milk. Usually occurs on the third to fifth day. Blood supply to the breast increases and causes swelling around milk ducts. Ducts my be pinched shut preventing milk to flow.

Question 11

Contraindications of breast feeding:

Answer 11

Maternal cancer therapy
Active TB not under treatment
HIV
Maternal herpes simplex lesion on breast
Cytomegalovirus
Substance abuse
Maternal T- cell leukemia virus type one
Some medication

Question 12

Lactation:

Answer 12

Breast is composed of 15-20 lobes and ducts in connective fissure
Alveoli, milk producing cells, contract to send milk forward.
Ductless enlarge. Milk collects.

Question 13

When are prolactin levels highest?

Answer 13

During the first 10 days of birth