Breastfeeding

Question 1

What are signs of ineffective breastfeeding?

Answer 1

1. Baby has not regained weight by tenth day
2. Gaining less than 0.5 Ibs a day after 4th day
3. Less than 3 stools a day after 4th day
4. Less than 6 diapers a day after 4th day
5. Milk has not come in by day 4
6. Baby is not feeding constantly
7. Meconium after 4th day
8. Nipple is hurting

Question 2

How long do you store milk?

Answer 2

Room temp - 8 hours
Refrigerator - 5 days
Freezer - 6 months
Deep Freezer -12 months

Question 3

What medications are used to treat mastitis?

Answer 3

Cephalexin 500 mg 4x a day

Dicloxacillin 500 mg 4x a day

Question 4

What medications are safe to take during breastfeeding

Answer 4

Medications for eyes and ears
Flu, DTAP vaccines
Topical medications
Inhalation medications

Question 5

Name a few drugs that have the potential to dry up breast milk

Answer 5

High dose of Vitamin B6
Antihistamines
Nicotine
Diuretics
Decongestants
Sedation meds 
Weight loss meds

Question 6

What is the pattern mothers should follow if they should to formula feed their infants?

Answer 6

10-15 ml @ 24-48 hours

90-150 ml by the end of 2 weeks

Feed 3-4 times per day

Increase in appetite at 10 days, 3 weeks, 3 months

Question 7

Name a few techniques when formula feeding a newborn?

Answer 7

Sit comfortably
Semi-upright position
Hold infant close
Good head support

Question 8

A newborn on formula feeding vomits 1/3 or projectile vomiting what is the first nursing action?

Answer 8

report it

Question 9

Name three types of formula preparations

Answer 9

1. Powder formula
2. Concentrated formula
3. Ready to feed