Breastfeeding Flashcards
Nutrition
Vitamin D
Easily digested, proteins easily absorbed
55% fat, 39% carbs, 6% protein
Breastfeeding stats
25oz. milk per day –> 6 wet diapers per day
Mom = extra 500 cal/day
WHO recommends 12 mos. of breastfeeding (US avg. = 3 mos)
No BF for 7-10 days = no more milk
Benefits
Specifically made to meet needs of infant (composition changes with age)
Contains beneficial proteins/fat enzymes/immune factors
Promotes bacteria in intestines vitamin K
Contains lipids excellent for brain/vision development
Colostrum
Premilk substance that contains antibodies/white blood cells, protects infant using mother’s immunity
BF vs. formula
BF: immunity, easily absorbed protein/iron/zinc, high in Vitamin C, low in sodium
Formula: developed to mimic breast milk nutrients, preemies/allergies: formula won’t change composition
Nestle
Used aggressive marketing to shame mothers in developing worlds for breastfeeding (its not “modern”)
Use contaminated water without sterilizing it to mix formula powder in (directions were in French and the mothers were illiterate, so couldn’t read what to do)
Poverty = no money to buy formula, so must stretch it –> babies don’t get enough nutrients
Babies = malnutrition/diarrhea/baby bottle disease
When not to BF
Smokers: less milk, lower fat content, milk transfers nicotine
Sickness/disease: can be passed through BM
Medications: transfer through BM (pump and dump milk to keep lactating)
Oral contraceptives: estrogen/progestin suppresses milk output, lowers nitrogen/protein content
Attachment parenting
Breastfeed until child weans themselves
Also includes: bed sharing, baby wearing
Illegal to BF after age 5
Issues with BF
Sexual/utilitarian views of breasts contrasts actual usage
Public BF is illegal in three states (Idaho, Nebraska, West Virginia)
Wet nurses: generic milk composition, weak bones
