Breastfeeding

Question 1

Is the best way in providing ideal food for a healthy growth and development of babies

Answer 1

Breastfeeding

Question 2

The first few drops of breastmilk called colostrums contains antibodies that protects babies against infectious diarrhea and pnuemonia

Answer 2

Benfits of Breastmilk and Breastfeeding

Question 3

This code calls for intensifying desimination of information on breastfeeding and proper nutrition.

Answer 3

EO 51- National Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes

Question 4

The “ 2002 Global strategy on Infant and Young Child feeding calls for a renewed and accelerated action toward the promotion of appropriate IYCF practices

Answer 4

Republic Act N0. 7600 The Rooming In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992 (later amended as RA 10028)

Question 5

Breastfeeding Program as one of the priorities for Public Health Program Development

Answer 5

DOH Administrative Order No. 2005-0023: Formula One for health as the Implementing Mechanism
for health Sector Reforms

Question 6

This article emphasizes the children’s right to the highest attainable level of healthcare services and guarantees the provision of access to adequate
nutrition for all infants and young

Answer 6

1989 United nation Convention on the Rights of the Child

Question 7

Is supplying nourishment to an
infant through feeding bottle

Answer 7

Bottle Feeding

Question 8

General Considerations
Consideration

Answer 8

✓Nipple with holes of sufficient size to suit the individual child should be checked for
lpatency.

✓Holes that are too small may cause fatigue.

✓Holes that are too large may cause choking.

✓Unused portion of formula should
immediately discarded

Question 9

Prone Position

Answer 9

✓ Lay baby across the lap
✓ Belly rests on the thigh
✓ Hold head higher than the Chest

Question 10

Upright Position

Answer 10

✓ Place a small towel over the shoulder

✓ Hold the baby upright against the shoulder supporting the head

✓ Gently pats or rubs baby’s back

Question 11

Sitting position

Answer 11

✓ Position the baby sitting on
your/mothers lap with chest supported by the base of the hand

✓ Cup chin with thumb and index
finger

✓ Gently pat or rub the baby’s back
back

Question 12

CHARTING

Answer 12

❖Time when given
❖Amount taken
❖Sucking reflex
❖Condition of the baby
❖Signature