Breastfeeding Flashcards
It is universally agreed that human milk is the preferred food for newborns because it provides numerous health benefits to both a mother and an infant; it remains the ideal nutritional source for infants through the first year of life
Breastfeeding
This law aims to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding in various sectors. It mandates that public and private workplaces provide lactation stations and lactation breaks for breastfeeding employees
Republic Act No. 10028 - Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009
this law regulates the marketing of breastmilk substitutes to protect breastfeeding. It restricts advertising and promotion of infant formula, feeding bottles, and other substitutes, preventing aggressive marketing tactics.
Executive Order No. 51 - The Philippine Milk Code of 1986
A thin, watery, yellow fluid composed of protein, sugar, fat, water, minerals, vitamins, and maternal antibodies
Colostrum
The first _______ days after birth, colostrum production continues.
3 or 4
Signs that confirm a good latch:
- The tongue is seen when the bottom lip is pulled down
- Ears wiggle
- There is a circular movement of the jaw rather than rapid chin movement
- Cheeks are rounded
- You do not hear a clicking or smacking noises
- You can hear swallowing
- Chin is touching your breast
ADVANTAGES OF BREASTFEEDING IN WOMEN
- Oxytocin release aids in uterine involution.
- May reduce the risk of breast and possibly ovarian cancer.
- Potentially helps with quicker weight loss and delayed menstruation, offering temporary family planning.
- Successful breastfeeding can be empowering, as it is a unique skill for women.
- Enhances bonding between mother and child, though bonding can also occur with formula feeding.
- Reduces the cost and preparation time for infant feeding.
- May decrease the risk of hip fractures and osteoporosis in
postmenopausal years.
Common reasons women give for not exclusively
breastfeeding or discontinuing breastfeeding include
(a) insufficient milk supply
(b) feeling very tired
(c) having trouble with the infant latching to breast
(d) wanting to allow their partner to feed the infant
Breast milk contains secretory __________________ that binds to large foreign proteins, like viruses and bacteria, preventing their absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
immunoglobulin A (IgA)
ADVANTAGES FOR INFANTS
Physiologic Advantages
Immunologic Benefits
Nutritional Composition
Reduced Allergies
Calcium Regulation
Weight Management
Dental and Speech Development
An iron-binding protein in breast milk that disrupts the growth of harmful bacteria.
Lactoferrin
An enzyme in breast milk that actively destroys bacteria by lysing their cell membranes, enhancing antibody effectiveness
Lysozyme
Present in breast milk to protect against respiratory infections.
Leukocytes
Produce interferon, a protein that combats viruses
Macrophages
Promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus bifidus), which reduces pathogenic bacteria in the GI tract and lowers diarrhea incidence.
Bifidus Factor
A digestible sugar in breast milk that supports brain growth
Lactose
Easily Digestible Protein: The _________________ ratio promotes rapid brain development.
cysteine-to-methionine
Provides cell-building materials from sources other than protein.
Non-protein Nitrogen
Exclusive breastfeeding for ______________ or longer lowers the incidence of allergies in ___ of infants with a family history of allergies.
3 to 4 months; 42%
involves placing the undressed infant on the mother’s bare chest, encouraging rooting and latch initiation.
Skin-to-skin contact
ASSESSMENT
Medical History
Engorgement or Blocked Ducts
Milk Supply
Feeding Cues
Positioning
Duration and Frequency of Feeds
Laws that Affect Breastfeeding in the Philippines
- Republic Act No. 10028 - Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009
- Executive Order No. 51 - The Philippine Milk Code of 1986
- Republic Act No. 7600 - Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992
- Republic Act No. 11148 - Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act (Health and Nutrition of Mothers and Children Act)
- Republic Act No. 11210 - 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law
Anterior Pituitary Hormones Supporting Lactation
A: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
T: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
G: Growth Hormone (GH)
PHYSIOLOGY OF BREAST MILK PRODUCTION
“Please Don’t Panic, And Milk Proceeds.”
P: Placenta Out
D: Decrease in Progesterone
P: Prolactin is activated
A: Anterior pituitary hormones
M: Milk Production
“Nice Happy People Produce Abundant Growth.”
N: Nerve impulses travel to the hypothalamus
H: Hypothalamus stimulates prolactin-releasing factor (PRF)
P: PRF leads to active production of prolactin
P: Prolactin is released by the anterior pituitary
A: Anterior pituitary hormones (ACTH, TSH, GH)
G: Growth of mammary glands and milk secretion
signs of a good latch
T: Tongue seen when the bottom lip is pulled down
E: Ears wiggle
A: Around jaw movement (circular, not rapid)
C: Cheeks are rounded
H: Hear swallowing
C: Chin touches the breast
U: Unwanted sounds absent (no clicking or smacking)
E: Easy feeding motion (smooth, coordinated movements)
S: Swallowing is audible
Breastfeeding Positions
Side-lying position
Laid back hold
Cradle hold
Cross cradle or transitional hold
Clutch or football hold
advantages of breastfeeding for women
B: Bonding with the baby is enhanced.
R: Reduces cost and time (no formula preparation).
E: Empowers women with a unique skill.
A: Aids uterine involution (oxytocin release).
S: Slows menstruation (temporary family planning).
T: Trims weight faster postpartum.
F: Fewer risks of breast and ovarian cancers.
E: Eases risk of osteoporosis and hip fractures later in life.
E: Encourages natural hormone regulation.
D: Decreases stress (oxytocin promotes relaxation).
Breastfed infants can regulate their calcium/phosphorus levels better, reducing the risk of __________ (muscle spasms).
tetany
