Components Of The Birth Process Flashcards
What is the recommended exclusive breastfeeding duration for infants according to the World Health Organization?
6 months
True or False: Breast milk provides all the necessary nutrients for a baby’s first 6 months of life.
True
What is the term used to describe the first milk produced by a mother after giving birth?
Colostrum
What is the recommended age to introduce solid foods to infants alongside breastfeeding?
6 months
What is the term for the process of introducing a variety of solid foods to an infant’s diet?
Complementary feeding
Which nutrient is important for the development of an infant’s brain and eyes?
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
What is the recommended age to introduce cow’s milk to an infant’s diet?
1 year
What is the term for the practice of feeding an infant with breast milk from a bottle?
Pumping
True or False: Honey is safe to give to infants under 1 year of age.
False
What is the term for the process of an infant drinking breast milk from one breast before switching to the other?
Single breastfeeding
What is the recommended age to introduce allergenic foods to an infant’s diet?
Around 6 months
What is the term for the practice of feeding an infant with formula milk from a bottle?
Bottle-feeding
True or False: It is important to avoid giving an infant fruit juice before 1 year of age.
True
What is the recommended vitamin supplement for breastfed infants starting at 2 months of age?
Vitamin D
What is the term for the process of an infant receiving both breast milk and formula milk?
Mixed feeding
True or False: Commercial baby food is always a suitable alternative to homemade baby food.
False
Which nutrient is important for an infant’s bone development?
Calcium
What is the term for the practice of feeding an infant with breast milk directly from the breast?
Direct breastfeeding
True or False: It is recommended to avoid giving an infant whole cow’s milk before 1 year of age.
True
What is the term for the process of an infant drinking breast milk from both breasts in one feeding session?
Double breastfeeding
What is the recommended daily iron intake for infants aged 7-12 months?
11 mg
True or False: It is safe to give an infant small amounts of water before 6 months of age.
False
What is the term for the process of an infant receiving only breast milk and no other liquids or solids?
Exclusive breastfeeding
Which nutrient is important for an infant’s immune system function?
Vitamin C
