Breastfeeding Flashcards

1
Q

A newborns diet should include what?

A

Protein, carbs, fat, vitamins, and minerals

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2
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What 2 proteins does human milk have?

A

Whey and Casein

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3
Q

Which protein is easier to digest and takes about 90min?

A

Whey

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4
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What protein inhibits the growth of iron dependent bacteria in the GI tract?

A

Lactoferrin

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5
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What supports the growth of lactobacillus (beneficial bacteria that protects against bacteria by creating an acidic environ.)?

A

Bifidus Factor

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6
Q

Breastmilk decreases the severity/frequency of illnesses and infections, SIDS, decreases risk of childhood cancers, obesity, diabetes, allergies, asthma, and improves IQ are all what?

A

Benefits of breastmilk to the baby

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7
Q

Breastfeeding helps return uterus to normal size, lose weight quicker, reduces risk of pre-menopausal, breast, uterine/ovarian cancer, diabetes, allergies, asthma, heart disease, osteoporosis, postpartum depression and MS are all what?

A

Benefits of breastfeeding to the mother

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8
Q

Breastmilk is easy to digest, contains passive immunity/nutrients and betters tooth/jaw development are all what?

A

Benefits of breastmilk to the baby

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9
Q

How many times should a mother attempt to breastfeed their newborn w/in the 1st 24hrs?

A

8-10 times

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10
Q

Cradle, cross cradle, football hold, and vertex/laid back are all what?

A

Types of breastfeeding positions

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11
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If a baby isn’t feeding well, has insufficient wet/dirty diapers, low blood sugar, significant wt loss,or jaundice what needs to be ordered?

A

Supplementation

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12
Q

When should a mother start pumping if need be?

A

w/in 6hrs of birth

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13
Q

A mother should pump both breasts how many times and for how long in a 24hr time frame?

A

8-10 times for 15-20 min

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14
Q

Pumped milk can stay in the fridge for how long?

A

8days

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15
Q

Pumped milk can stay in a freezer or deep freezer for how long?

A

4mon, 6mon

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16
Q

How many extra calories should a mother eat a day when breastfeeding?

A

500

17
Q

What type of birth control products should not be used bc it decreases the breastmilk supply?

A

Estrogen

18
Q

What are Harvey Karp’s 5 S’s to get rid of colicky (winy/fussy) behavior?

A

Swaddling, Side/Stomach, Swing/Sway, Shush, Suck

19
Q

What is the term used to describe # of times a woman has been pregnant regardless if it was carried to term and includes the current one?

A

Gravida

20
Q

What is the term used to describe a woman who has a borne offspring who reached age of viability?

A

Para

21
Q

What is the term used to describe a system used to describe obstetrical history?

A

TPAL method

22
Q

What does TPAL stand for?

A

Term births. Preterm births. Abortions. Living children.

23
Q

What does ROM stand for?

A

Rupture Of Membrane

24
Q

What does PROM stand for?

A

Premature Rupture Of Membrane

25
Q

What is the term used to describe due date or estimated calendar date when a baby will be born?

A

Estimated Date of Confinement (EDC)

26
Q

What is the term used to describe a woman who hasn’t given birth to a viable baby?

A

Nullipara

27
Q

What is the term used to describe a woman who has given birth to her 1st child whether or not that child is living or was alive @ birth?

A

Primipara

28
Q

What is the term used to describe a woman who has had more than 1 pregnancy in which the fetus was viable?

A

Multipara