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1
Q

The World Health Organization (WHO)
recommends exclusively breastfeeding up to
______ months of age, with continued
breastfeeding along with appropriate
complementary foods up to ______ years of
age or beyond.

A

6 months, 2 years

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2
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Reduces risk of _____________ cancer

A

25%

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may reduce risk up to?

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risk reduction associated with duration of breastfeeding

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4
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Reduces risk or uterine & ovarian cancers

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lower estrogen level during lactation reduce stimulation of the uterine linging, ovaries, and breast tissue

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5
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reduces risk of cardiovascular disease

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supports lower xue pressure and cholesterol levels if breastfeeding for a minimum of 9 months

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6
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“Mothers who do not breastfeed have 5x the risk of having scarring go their aorta, calcium deposits that are early marker of the ht disease”

A

Elenor Bimla Schwarz

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7
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reduces risk of type 2 diabetes

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significant benefit found if breastfeeding for even 1 month

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8
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Lower incidence of osteoporosis

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4x less likely to develop osteoporosis

-reduce rates of postmenopausal hip fractures

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9
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promotes emotional health

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lowers rates of postpartum anxiety & depression

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10
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supports postpartum weight loss

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greater reductions in hip circumference & fat loss at one month postpartum
-earlier return to pre-pregnanat weight

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11
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supports child spacing

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excluse breastfeeding inhibits ovulation of most women, reducing fertility –progesterone levels stay hight enough to prohibit ovulation

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12
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economic Benefit (including mothers time & resources)

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a years worth of formula costs approx. $1200-$2000; reduces environmental footprint

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13
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reduces risk of postpartum hemorrhaging

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if first feed happens immediately after birth

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14
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Benfits for babies

A 
brain
eyes
ears
mouth
throat
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15
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Brian:

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cholesterol & healthy fats support growth of nerve tissue; higher IQs

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16
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Eyes

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higher visual acuity

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ears

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fewer ear infections

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18
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mouth

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reduced orthodontia needs (>1yr); strengthened facial development; introduces babies to wider variety of Tastes of flavours

19
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throat

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less likely to require tonsillectomies; offers protection against hypothyroidism

20
Q

Respiratory:

A

27% decrease in respiratory trat, less wheezing, pneumonia, and influenza

21
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Ht & circulatory:

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may have lower cholesterol levels as adults; Ht rates are lower in breastfed babies

22
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digestive

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supports development of gut microbiome; 53% decrease in hospital admissions for diarrhea, constipation & gastrointestinal infections; >6months EBF associated w/ reduced risk of food allergies, reduces risk of Crohn’s & ulcerative colitis in adulthood

23
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urinaty

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fewer UTIs

24
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KD

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reduces stress on KD associated w lower sodium & protein intake

25
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appendix

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less likely to develop acute appendicitis

26
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Musculoskeletal

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reduces rates of juneviele rheumatoid arthritis

27
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skin

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reduces occurrences of eczema

28
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growth

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leaner at 1 year; less likely to develop obesity in adulthood

29
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immune

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fewer contraindications to vaccinations; helps to mature immune system; decreased risk of childhood leukaemia & asthma; lowers risk of developing high cholesterol, high xue pressure, & type 2 diabetes later in life, better protection against colds, virus, staph, strep & E.coli infections & accordingly to the UNICEF “a recent study of post-neonatal morality in the US found a 25% increase in mortality among non-breastfed infants.”

30
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immune

A

fewer contraindications to vaccinations;

  • helps to mature immune system; decreased risk of childhood leukaemia & asthma; -lowers risk of developing high cholesterol, high xue pressure, & type 2 diabetes later in life,
  • better protection against colds, virus, staph, strep & E.coli infections & accordingly to the UNICEF “a recent study of post-neonatal morality in the US found a 25% increase in mortality among non-breastfed infants.”
31
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Importance of colostrum

A
  • coats baby’s digestive tract, protecting baby from pathogens
  • kills harmful microorganisms & provides protection from inflammatory
  • laxative effect, supportive for clearing meconium which helps to reduce jaundice
  • maintains xue sugar levels, preventing hypoglycaemia
32
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Human Milk

protein has lots of stress on KDs

A 
water= 87.5g
energy= 70 kcal
protein= 1.0g
40% casein & 60% whey
fatty acids=
carbs= 6.9g
vitamins=
minerals=
processing =
immune-supports=
33
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Human Milk
(protein has lots of stress on KDs)

omega 6 have pro & anti
inflammation - we need inflammation for growth for the infant

A 
water= 87.5g
energy= 70 kcal
protein= 1.0g
40% casein & 60% whey
fatty acids=4.4g
omega-6; 374mg
cholesterol- 14mg
carbs= 6.9g
vitamins:
vit C -5mg
niacin- 177 mg
Vit A- 212 IU
minerals=
ca-32mg
P-14mg (2:1)
Mg- 3mg
Na-17mg
K-51mg (1:3)
processing = none
immune-supports=rich in bateria (especially lactobacillus acidophilus & bifidobacterium infants) lactalbumin, immunoglobulins (leg's) & lactoferrin
34
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ways to establish & sustain breast-feeding

A

“while breastfeeding is a natural act, it is also a learned behaviour”

35
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establish & sustain

A

initiate breastfeeding within first hour of life

  • exclusive breastfeeding
  • breastfeeding on demand
  • no use of bottles, teats or pacifiers
36
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prolactin

A

a protein hormone of the adenohypophysis of the pituitary gland that includes and maintains lactation in the postpartum mammalian females

37
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oxytocin

A

a pituitary octane-tide hormone C43H66N12O12S2 that stimulus especially the contraction of uterine muscle and the secretion of milk

38
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snuggling w your baby

A

-skin-skin contact
-having support to prioritize
being cozy w/ your new baby
-wearing baby in carrier

39
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strong support system

A
  • help w meals, housework, older children
  • social connection
  • lactation consultants
  • la leche league
40
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comfort while feeding

A 
breastfeeding pillow
back support
support breast ("C" hold or "U" hold)
safe & low stress environments while feeding, esp. while breast-feeding is being establishing
-brestfeeding position
41
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Soothing sore nipples & engorgement

A

Apply your own milk, lanolin, or coconut oil encourage healing

  • only use clean water for washing (avoiding soaps)
  • offer the least sore breast first
  • break suction before taking baby off the breast
  • cold cabbage leaves helps to reduce engorgement
42
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hydration

A

keep water with you

  • drink out of glass or stainless steel containers
  • favour room temp or warm beverages over cool ones
  • consume water, herbal teas, coconut water, broths, fresh juice
  • limit coffee, caffeine teas, chocolate, alcohol, pop, sweetened juice
43
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nourish mothers body

A

before baby arrives, stock freezer with as many healthy pre-cooked meals as much as possible
-organize a meal train, esp. in early postpartum days
-stock healthy snacks
focus on whole foods that are hydrating and easy to digest like soups, fruit and cooked vegetables

44
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nourish mother body con’t

A

include whole grains, quality proteins, fermented foods, and emphasize healthy fats

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