Breast Feeding and GI

Question 1

What mechanisms protect babies from diarrhea?

Answer 1

-pH of gut is more acidic
-low iron
-presence of bifidus factor in the milk
presence of hormones, hormone-like factors, growth factors that stimulate growth and development
-WBCs
-antibodies bind to microbes
-cell wall disruptors
-B12 binding factor
-lactoferrin (deprives bacteria of iron)
-antimicrobial activity boosters
-mucosal wall protectors
-microbes
-absence of exposure to contaminants
-mother secrets antibodies into milk
-cells from baby’s mouth go into breast

Question 2

What are the hormones that promote glucose induced insulin release and growth?

Answer 2

Cholecystokinin and gastrin

Question 3

What does the GI hormone somatostatin do?

Answer 3

inhibits GI secretion
inhibits motility in GI tract and the release of most GI hormones
Inhibits secretion of HGH from pituitary
inhibits cellular growth and proliferation

Question 4

What increases gastrin and decreases somatostatin?

Answer 4

-sucking promotes vagal state
-species own milk
-decreased stress
-wellness
-touch

Question 5

When should meconium be passed?

Answer 5

1-2 days after birth

Question 6

Hyernatremia can result in…?

Answer 6

underfed BF babies