Breast Flashcards
1
Q
Rol of oxytocin
A
Love hormone
Stimulateacini cells to expel milk
Role in bonding with baby post birth
2
Q
Role of prolactin
A
Activates milk production in acini cells
3
Q
Fil
A
Builds up - blocks milk production
4
Q
Skin to s kin contact
A
Stimulates milk production
Relaease of oxytocin and prolactin
Regulates body temp
Baby hears mum heat rate
Protects baby from infection
5
Q
Why id human milk better
A
Has I’ve constituents that are matched to the baby’s needs
Has immunoglobins
IgG- passive immunity
IgD- combats disease
IgM- increases responsiveness of vaccinations
