Breastfeeding Flashcards
A newborns diet should include what?
Protein, carbs, fat, vitamins, and minerals
What 2 proteins does human milk have?
Whey and Casein
Which protein is easier to digest and takes about 90min?
Whey
What protein inhibits the growth of iron dependent bacteria in the GI tract?
Lactoferrin
What supports the growth of lactobacillus (beneficial bacteria that protects against bacteria by creating an acidic environ.)?
Bifidus Factor
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?
Benefits of breastmilk to the baby
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?
Benefits of breastfeeding to the mother
Breastmilk is easy to digest, contains passive immunity/nutrients and betters tooth/jaw development are all what?
Benefits of breastmilk to the baby
How many times should a mother attempt to breastfeed their newborn w/in the 1st 24hrs?
8-10 times
Cradle, cross cradle, football hold, and vertex/laid back are all what?
Types of breastfeeding positions
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?
Supplementation
When should a mother start pumping if need be?
w/in 6hrs of birth
A mother should pump both breasts how many times and for how long in a 24hr time frame?
8-10 times for 15-20 min
Pumped milk can stay in the fridge for how long?
8days
Pumped milk can stay in a freezer or deep freezer for how long?
4mon, 6mon