15.3 Lactation Flashcards
1
Q
prolactin inhibited by?
A
progesterone and estrogen
2
Q
what is FIL?
A
feedback inhibitor of lactation
-more breast feeding, empty breast, less FIL, stimulates more production
3
Q
what is nipple vasospasm?
A
- intense pain, worse when cold,
- nipple blanching
4
Q
supplements to help with breast pain?
A
magnesium
evening primrose oil
5
Q
what is the sign of low milk supply?
A
poor weight gain by baby
6
Q
what kinds of galactagogues?
A
domperidone 10-20mg TDS/QID and metoclopromide (more side effects)
7
Q
signs of tongue tie?
A
niplle pain and damage
- loss of suction
- clicking sound
- failure to gain weight
8
Q
breastmilk jaundice need to stop breast feeding?
A
nope
