Breastfeeding

Question 1

Purpose of oligosaccharides in milk

Answer 1

Feeds healthy gut bacteria in the large bowel, creates a microbiome that helps the baby fight infection

Question 2

What is colostrum and its benefits

Answer 2

First form of milk produced, delivers nutrients at high concentrations, high conc of Ig lactoferrin, strong anti-inflammatory, laxative to get rid of meconium

Question 3

Difference between foremilk and hindmilk

Answer 3

Foremilk: At the start of the feed, low fat concentration
Hindmilk: At the end of the feed, high fat concentration

Question 4

What is engorgement

Answer 4

Breast tissue overfills with milk, blood + over fluids

Question 5

Treatment of engorgement

Answer 5

Pain relied, anti-inflammatory, express to encourage milk flow, continue feeding

Question 6

What is mastitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the breast

Question 7

Pathogenesis of mastitis

Answer 7

Blocked duct + small lump then systemic response causing infection

Question 8

Symptoms of mastitis

Answer 8

Breast pain, swelling + redness, fever + chills

Question 9

Treatment of mastitis

Answer 9

Resting, expression, NSAIDS, warm compress, if infection then flucloxacillin 1g 4 times a day