Breastfeeding Flashcards
What does a study suggest about babies fed with polypropylene bottles?
Babies likely swallow millions of microplastics per day due to particles released during infant formula preparation.
What is the current understanding of health impacts from microplastics?
Health impacts are unknown; research is needed to assess the implications of ingesting microplastics on humans/infants.
What guidelines were produced to reduce microplastic exposure?
Sterilization guidelines recommend preparing formula in non-plastic containers before transferring to clean bottles.
What issue arose regarding a breastfeeding photo on Facebook?
A photo was removed for violating Facebook standards, highlighting the platform’s role in breastfeeding discussions.
How does breastfeeding appear in prime-time fictional television?
Breastfeeding is generally portrayed positively, but often only with infants and without addressing challenges.
What negative portrayals exist in fictional shows regarding breastfeeding?
Extended breastfeeding is depicted as unacceptable, and breastfeeding in public is not normalized.
What was demonstrated in the lecture about breastfeeding in ‘Friends’?
A clip showed characters moving away from a breastfeeding woman, portraying it as abnormal and over-sexualized.
What criticism did a Time magazine breastfeeding image receive?
Critics argued it was overly sexual, emphasizing breasts for sexual appeal rather than nutrition.
What is unique about human milk?
Human milk is species-specific, perfectly suited to the baby’s growth and development needs.
What is breast milk considered for infants? How long can breastmilk be sustained?
Breast milk is the ultimate ‘super food’ and can sustain life for the first 6 months after birth.
What protective benefits does breast milk provide?
It protects infants from bacteria and viruses the mother encounters.
How does breast milk adapt to an infant’s needs?
Breast milk constantly changes to meet the infant’s nutritional needs as they grow.
What is colostrum?
Colostrum is the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, recommended by WHO for newborns. Rich in antibodies, proteins and nutrients.
WHO states feeding should be initiated within the first hour after birth.
What hormones are involved in breastfeeding?
Estrogen, Progesterone, Prolactin, Oxytoxin
What is the role of Prolactin in breastfeeding? When are levels of prolactin the most high?
Prolactin helps the breasts make milk and increases after birth with each breastfeeding session.
(increasing during pregnancy, high after pregnancy)
What are the breastfeeding recommendations for infants?
Introduction of nutritionally-adequate and safe complementary foods at 6 months, with continued breastfeeding up to 2 years or beyond.
What percentage of infants under 6 months are exclusively breastfed globally?
Only 41% of infants under 6 months are exclusively breastfed.
What could be the impact of optimal breastfeeding practices?
Over 820,000 children could be saved yearly if all children 0-23 months were optimally breastfed.
What are the short-term benefits of breastfeeding for babies?
Reduced risk of mortality, diarrhea and infection, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and pain.
How does breastfeeding affect mortality rates in developing countries?
Infants who are not breastfed have higher rates of diarrhea and respiratory illnesses, which are main causes of infant death.
What is the effect of breastfeeding on SIDS?
Breastfeeding is associated with a 36% decrease in the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
How does breastfeeding help relieve pain in infants?
Breastfeeding and human milk are pain relieving and have been found to be more effective than other measures during vaccinations.
What is skin-to-skin contact and its significance?
Skin-to-skin contact is recommended for mothers and babies to enhance breastfeeding and was developed in response to high infant mortality rates.
What are the long-term benefits of breastfeeding for babies?
Breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of some childhood cancers, asthma, increased cognitive development, overweight and obesity, Type 1 & 2 diabetes.
What is the association between breastfeeding and childhood cancers?
Several studies have found an increased risk of some childhood cancers when children have not been breastfed.
What is the relationship between breastfeeding and childhood leukemia?
Data shows that breastfeeding is associated with an increase in the incidence of childhood leukemia.
What cognitive benefits are associated with breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding children have been found to perform better on intelligence tests (WHO, 2024) and are associated with better receptive language and verbal and nonverbal intelligence later in life.
What is the link between breastfeeding and obesity prevention?
WHO states that children and adolescents who were breastfed as babies are less likely to be overweight, although many suggest that infants cannot be overfed with breastmilk.
How does breastfeeding relate to diabetes?
Breastfed children are less prone to developing diabetes later in life, but diabetes is multifactorial, and breastfeeding can only help.
What are the health risks associated with premature weaning or not breastfeeding?
Premature weaning or not breastfeeding are associated with health risks such as breast and ovarian cancers, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the significance of breastfeeding according to Victora et al. (2016)?
Possibly, no other behavior can affect such varied outcomes in the two individuals who are involved: the mother and the child.
What does breastfeeding provide to babies?
Breast milk fuels the baby’s body, provides prevention to immune disease, and shapes behavior and neurodevelopment.
What chemical reaction occurs with breast milk and baby saliva?
A mixture of breastmilk and baby saliva causes a chemical reaction that produces hydrogen peroxide.
What are the risks for infants fed formula?
Infants and young children who are fed formula are at an increased risk for compromised nutritional status, growth, and development and overall health and survival.
What is important to avoid when discussing infant formula?
It is important not to ‘demonize’ infant formula or shame women who do not breastfeed.
What does the WHO recognize regarding infant formula?
Safe use of formula is an important goal recognized by the WHO for infants receiving infant formula.
(Abrams & Daniels, 2019)
What should parents/caregivers be supported with if exclusive breastfeeding is not possible?
Parents/caregivers should be supported to ensure the infant’s well-being.
What is essential for the provision of infant formula?
Provision of appropriate information on breastmilk substitutes is essential.
What is a key consideration regarding powdered infant formula?
Powdered infant formula is not sterile and serves as an ideal substrate for bacterial growth.
Which pathogens have been linked to powdered infant formula?
Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella enterica have been detected in commercially produced powdered infant formula and linked to outbreaks.
What can reduce the risk of illness from powdered infant formula?
Proper preparation and storing of powdered infant formula can reduce the risk of illness.
What are the steps to prepare a bottle feed?
Clean and disinfect, wash hands, boil some water, read instructions…
*no need to memorize
What was linked to a multi-country outbreak of Salmonella infection?
The outbreak was linked to the consumption of infant formula in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
What was the date of the multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections?
The outbreak was linked to consumption of infant formula on 12 March 2019.
What was concluded about the three infant formula products in August 2018?
Three infant formula products based on ice proteins (A, B, or C) from the same brand were implicated in the outbreak.
What is important to avoid when discussing infant formula?
It is important not to ‘demonize’ infant formula or shame women who do not breastfeed.
What does the WHO recognize regarding infant formula?
Safe use of formula is an important goal recognized by the WHO for infants receiving infant formula.
(Abrams & Daniels, 2019)
What should parents/caregivers be supported with if exclusive breastfeeding is not possible?
Parents/caregivers should be supported to ensure the infant’s well-being.
What is essential for the provision of infant formula?
Provision of appropriate information on breastmilk substitutes is essential.
What is a key consideration regarding powdered infant formula?
Powdered infant formula is not sterile and serves as an ideal substrate for bacterial growth.
Which pathogens have been linked to powdered infant formula?
Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella enterica have been detected in commercially produced powdered infant formula and linked to outbreaks.
What can reduce the risk of illness from powdered infant formula?
Proper preparation and storing of powdered infant formula can reduce the risk of illness.
What are the steps to prepare a bottle feed?
Clean and disinfect, wash hands, boil some water, read instructions…
*no need to memorize
What was linked to a multi-country outbreak of Salmonella infection?
The outbreak was linked to the consumption of infant formula in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
What was the date of the multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections?
The outbreak was linked to consumption of infant formula on 12 March 2019.
What was concluded about the three infant formula products in August 2018?
Three infant formula products based on ice proteins (A, B, or C) from the same brand were implicated in the outbreak.
What was the impact of melamine in infant formula in China in 2008?
Approximately 300,000 children became ill, and there were 6 deaths from acute renal failure.
Why was melamine added to infant formula?
It was added to disguise low protein content from diluting formula, making the apparent protein content seem higher and giving the formula a milky appearance.
Is melamine allowed as a food ingredient in Canada?
No, melamine is prohibited as a food ingredient in Canada.
What is the preferred mode of infant feeding in difficult situations?
Breastfeeding remains the preferred mode of infant feeding in almost all difficult situations.
In what situations is breastfeeding particularly important?
Breastfeeding is important for low-birth-weight or premature infants, mothers living with HIV, adolescent mothers, malnourished infants, and families in complex emergencies.
What risks are associated with the distribution of infant formula during emergencies?
Widespread distribution of infant formula exposes infants to the risk of disease and death when clean water is scarce for mixing formula and washing bottles.
What role does breastfeeding play during emergencies according to UNICEF?
Breastfeeding is a vital response during emergencies, and it can be promoted despite the challenges.
What misconception exists about breastfeeding under stress?
There is a rumor that mothers cannot breastfeed under stress, but this is incorrect.
What was the increase in breastfeeding rates during crises in Indonesia?
Breastfeeding rates increased from 10% to 30% in areas with high crisis rates.
What organization first drew attention to infant formula companies?
War on Want was the first organization to draw attention to infant formula companies such as Nestlé.
What is the impact of aggressive marketing of infant formula?
It causes infant illness and discourages breastfeeding.
What does Muller suggest about third world babies and infant milk?
Third world babies are dying because their mothers bottle feed them with Western style infant milk.
What strategies do corporations use to market infant formula?
They incorporate persuasive strategies to encourage mothers to give up breastfeeding.
What has Nestle Pakistan done during the lockdown?
Nestle has donated water, juices, Nido, Milk pack, Lactogrow, and Cerelac to families impacted by the lockdown.
What sparked a global boycott against Nestle?
Nestle’s aggressive marketing of breast milk substitutes.
When was the boycott against Nestle suspended and when did it resurface?
The boycott was suspended in 1984 and resurfaced in the 1980s.
What did Senator Edward Kennedy do in May 1978?
He held US senate hearings into the promotion of breastmilk substitutes in developing countries.
What was established in 1979 to improve infant feeding practices?
The World Health Organization and UNICEF hosted a meeting that called for the development of an international code of marketing.