Breastfeeding

Question 1

what does colostrum contain?

Answer 1

immunnoglobulins such as lactoferrin

ions - sodium, potassium and chloride

Question 2

what does colostrum do?

Answer 2

anti-innflammatory
stimulates gut growth
acts as a laxative
initiates an acidic pH

Question 3

what can cause sore nipples in breastfeeding?

Answer 3

ineffective attachment

breast pumps

Question 4

what can be prescribed to manage sore nipples due to breastfeeding?

Answer 4

lanolin (barrier cream)

analgesics

Question 5

how does engorgement present?

Answer 5

lumpy breasts

pain

Question 6

what can be used to manage engorgement?

Answer 6

expressing
warm compresses
mild analgesia

Question 7

what can poor management of engorgement lead to?

Answer 7

mastitis

inhibition of lactation

Question 8

what antibiotics are first line in mastitis?

Answer 8

flucloxacillin 1g four times a day

Question 9

what antibiotics are first line in mastitis when a patient has a penicillin allergy?

Answer 9

clindamycin 450mg tds

Question 10

how do breast abscesses need to be managed?

Answer 10

aspiration or surgical drainage

Question 11

what causes breast abscesses?

Answer 11

untreated mastitis