breastfeeding

Question 1

major antibody in human milk

Answer 1

Secretory IgA

Question 2

breastmilk lowers incidence/risk of allergies, sudden infant death syndrome, and childhood lymphomas T or F

Answer 2

true

Question 3

benefits of breast feeding for mom

Answer 3

Increased levels of oxytocin result = less postpartum bleeding and rapid uterine involution.
Earlier return to pre-pregnant weight
Improved bone re-mineralization with reduction of hip fractures in post menopausal period
Reduced risk of ovarian & breast cancer

Question 4

solids should be introduced when

Answer 4

4-6 months old

Question 5

most benefits of breastfeeding can be achieved in the first 6 months t or f

Answer 5

true

Question 6

breast milk is made up of

Answer 6

prolactin - hormone secreted from anterior pituitary, stimulates breast milk production (colostrum, transitional milk, mature milk)
oxytocin - hormone secreted from posterior pituitary stimulates milk ejection “let down”

Question 7

what % of breast milk is water

Answer 7

87% - no need to give infant water

Question 8

signs baby is ready to feed

Answer 8

fist sucking
lip smacking
rooting
crying (late)

Question 9

breastfeed how often

Answer 9

every 3 hrs
8-12 x’s/day
during growth spurts even more

Question 10

Support the breast with free hand so that the baby can latch on and feed T or F

Answer 10

True

Question 11

how do i know if baby is getting enough through the breast?

Answer 11

By end of 1st week, baby should have 6-8 wet diapers/day and 1 BM/day.

Question 12

breastfeeding problems

Answer 12

engorgement
sore nipples - poor position/latch - trt lansinoh cream
monileal infection - yeast infect caused by trt w/anti. during L&D - burning sensation while feeding
mastitis - fever, flu-like symptoms - redness, swelling- trt w/ antibiotics, breastfeeding
plugged ducts - sore lump - breastfeed is the remedy

Question 13

contraindications for breastfeeding

Answer 13

hiv

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