Breastfeeding

Question 1

what does skin-to-skin contact after birth promote in a baby

Answer 1

regulation of temp., heart rate, breathing, reduction of stress hormones, feeding behaviour

Question 2

what does skin-to-skin contact after birth promote in the mum/dad

Answer 2

reduction in stress hormones in mum, colonisation of baby’s microbes by mum/dad, lactation hormones in mum

Question 3

what are the benefits of breastfeeding in terms of the baby developing any disease

Answer 3

reduced incidence of; otitis media, dental caries and malocclusion

Question 4

what are the benefits of breastfeeding in terms of the babies development

Answer 4

more clarity of speech, supports mother-baby relationship and mental health

Question 5

what are the benefits of breastmilk in terms of the baby developing any disease

Answer 5

reduced; incidence infections, severity allergies, juvenile diabetes, SIDS, obesity, child leukaemia, high BP, IBD

Question 6

what affect does breastmilk have on immunisations

Answer 6

improves responses to immunisation

Question 7

what are the benefits of breastfeeding in terms of diseases for the mother

Answer 7

reduced risk; breast and ovarian cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, obesity, T2DM

Question 8

give some examples of barriers to breastfeeding in the UK

Answer 8

socioeconomic status, stigmas, fear of pain/inability, perceived impact on exercise/diet/medication

Question 9

what is the advice for women with HIV for breastfeeding

Answer 9

to not breastfeed

NHS provide 1 year supply of formula 1 and the equipment needed