Breastfeeding

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Breastfeeding

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Republic Act No. 10028 - Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

Executive Order No. 51 - The Philippine Milk Code of 1986

Question 4

A thin, watery, yellow fluid composed of protein, sugar, fat, water, minerals, vitamins, and maternal antibodies

Answer 4

Colostrum

Question 5

The first _______ days after birth, colostrum production continues.

Answer 5

3 or 4

Question 6

Signs that confirm a good latch:

Answer 6

• 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

Question 7

ADVANTAGES OF BREASTFEEDING IN WOMEN

Answer 7

• 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.

Question 8

Common reasons women give for not exclusively
breastfeeding or discontinuing breastfeeding include

Answer 8

(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

Question 9

Breast milk contains secretory __________________ that binds to large foreign proteins, like viruses and bacteria, preventing their absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer 9

immunoglobulin A (IgA)

Question 10

ADVANTAGES FOR INFANTS

Answer 10

Physiologic Advantages
Immunologic Benefits
Nutritional Composition
Reduced Allergies
Calcium Regulation
Weight Management
Dental and Speech Development

Question 11

An iron-binding protein in breast milk that disrupts the growth of harmful bacteria.

Answer 11

Lactoferrin

Question 12

An enzyme in breast milk that actively destroys bacteria by lysing their cell membranes, enhancing antibody effectiveness

Answer 12

Lysozyme

Question 13

Present in breast milk to protect against respiratory infections.

Answer 13

Leukocytes

Question 14

Produce interferon, a protein that combats viruses

Answer 14

Macrophages

Question 15

Promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus bifidus), which reduces pathogenic bacteria in the GI tract and lowers diarrhea incidence.

Answer 15

Bifidus Factor

Question 16

A digestible sugar in breast milk that supports brain growth

Answer 16

Lactose

Question 17

Easily Digestible Protein: The _________________ ratio promotes rapid brain development.

Answer 17

cysteine-to-methionine

Question 18

Provides cell-building materials from sources other than protein.

Answer 18

Non-protein Nitrogen

Question 19

Exclusive breastfeeding for ______________ or longer lowers the incidence of allergies in ___ of infants with a family history of allergies.

Answer 19

3 to 4 months; 42%

Question 20

involves placing the undressed infant on the mother’s bare chest, encouraging rooting and latch initiation.

Answer 20

Skin-to-skin contact

Question 21

ASSESSMENT

Answer 21

Medical History
Engorgement or Blocked Ducts
Milk Supply
Feeding Cues
Positioning
Duration and Frequency of Feeds

Question 22

Laws that Affect Breastfeeding in the Philippines

Answer 22

1. Republic Act No. 10028 - Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009
2. Executive Order No. 51 - The Philippine Milk Code of 1986
3. Republic Act No. 7600 - Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992
4. Republic Act No. 11148 - Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act (Health and Nutrition of Mothers and Children Act)
5. Republic Act No. 11210 - 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law

Question 23

Anterior Pituitary Hormones Supporting Lactation

Answer 23

A: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
T: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
G: Growth Hormone (GH)

Question 24

PHYSIOLOGY OF BREAST MILK PRODUCTION

Answer 24

“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

Question 25

signs of a good latch

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Breastfeeding Positions

Answer 26

Side-lying position
Laid back hold
Cradle hold
Cross cradle or transitional hold
Clutch or football hold

Question 27

advantages of breastfeeding for women

Answer 27

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).

Question 28

Breastfed infants can regulate their calcium/phosphorus levels better, reducing the risk of __________ (muscle spasms).

Answer 28

tetany