breastfeeding

Question 1

what are the benefits of breastfeeding ?

Answer 1

ideal nutrition for babies
reduces infection risk
allergy protection
reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome

Question 2

what is the most common type of infection inn newborns ?

Answer 2

gastroenteritis followed by respiratory tract infections

Question 3

which hormone is responsible for milk production ?

Answer 3

prolactin

Question 4

which hormones is responsible for milk release ?

Answer 4

oxytocin

Question 5

what are the benefits of breastfeeding for the mother ?

Answer 5

increased child spacing ( lactational amenorrhea)
decreases postpartum bleeding
burns calories

Question 6

what are the conditions for lactational amenorrhea to apply ?

Answer 6

baby must be less than 6 months of age

baby relying completely on breast milk

Question 7

for a mother who has undergone c-section how long does milk production take to begin ?

Answer 7

5-7 days

Question 8

what is the recommended time for the initiation of breastfeeding ?

Answer 8

1 hour within birth

Question 9

how long should exclusive breast feeding continue ?

Answer 9

for 180 days

Question 10

when should the introduction of solid foods begin ?

Answer 10

after 6 months

Question 11

what does the “golden hour” of breastfeeding explain ?

Answer 11

baby should be dried right after delivery and placed naked directly on to the mothers chest to maintain skin to skin contact