Breast Feeding Flashcards
1
Q
What are the benefits of breast feeding for the baby?
A
- Enhances immune system, correct development & bonding
- Decreases risk of allergies, disease and infections
2
Q
What are the benefits of breast feeding for the mother?
A
- Promotes shrinking uterus and weightless
- Decreases risk of ovarian and breast cancer
3
Q
What is mastitis and the symptoms?
A
- Inflammation of the breast
- Hardness, pain, redness, chills, fever
4
Q
What is the cause of mastitis?
A
-Bacteria from the infants nose or pharynx
5
Q
Why do some mothers have a decreased milk supply?
A
- Lack of confidence.
- Expectations
- stress
- Inexperience
6
Q
What is the treatment of mastitis?
A
- Mild: Nothing, empty breasts
- Moderate/ severe: Antibiotics and analgesia
7
Q
What are factors influencing whether to breastfeed or not?
A
- Culture
- Sociodemographic factors
- Support system
- Intent to return to work of school
8
Q
What are the signs breast feeding is going well?
A
- 6 wet nappies in 24 hours
- 3 stools in 24 hours until 6 weeks
- Feeds 8-12 times in 24 hours
- Baby gains 25 grams a day, 175 a week
9
Q
When is breast feeding contraindicated?
A
- Herpes on nipples
- Taking lithium
- Restricted diets
- Has breast cancer, HPV, hep, chemo
- Uses illegal drugs
10
Q
What hormones are involved in the production of breast milk?
A
- Prolactin
- Oxytocin
