Breastfeeding and Formula Flashcards
1
Q
why is breast milk important for infants?
A
it is considered a living tissue because it contains almost as many live cells as blood. It is bacteriologically safe and always fresh. The nutrients in human milk are more easily absorbed than those in formula
2
Q
contraindications of breast milk:
A
- Maternal cancer therapy/treatments
- Untreated Tuberculosis
- HIV in high income countries
- Galactosemia (infant) -signs: head swelling, encephalitis, not wanting to eat, jaundice, kidney issues, liver issues, vomiting
