Exam 2 - Infant Feeding Flashcards
name at least 4 newborn feeding cues
(1) rapid eye movement under lids
(2) suckling movements
(3) hand to mouth movements
(4) body movements
(5) small sounds
(6) rooting
(7) crying is LAST hunger cue
at one month, the baby’s stomach is as big as ___
an egg
day 3 of a baby’s life, the stomach is as big as ___
a walnut
what are the 3 types of milk?
(1) colostrum
(2) transitional milk
(3) mature milk
when does colostrum occur?
first 2-3 days
yellow in appearance, thick, high in protein, includes fat soluble vitamins, minerals, and immunoglobulins
colostrum
higher concentration of fat, lactose, and water soluble vitamins
transitional milk
when does transitional milk occur?
3-4 days to 2 weeks after birth
_____ is 10% carbs/protein/fat and 90% water
mature milk
high in H2O, vitamins, and protein
foremilk
higher fat concentration
hindmilk
name the 3 types of feeding
(1) direct
(2) breastmilk fed (bottle)
(3) formula
colostrum development begins as early as ___
12-16 weeks
milk is produced in the ____ of the breasts
alveoli
most of the milk is produced when ___
an infant is sucking
which hormones are involved in milk production?
prolactin and oxytocin
____ stimulates milk production made by the anterior pituitary
prolactin
____ causes milk letdown or milk-ejection reflex made by posterior pituitary
oxytocin
milk letdown increases in response to ___
nipple stimulation
_____ is supply & demand
human milk removal
if milk is not removed from breast, what happens?
negative feedback results in decreased prolactin secretion and decreased milk production
name the benefits of breastfeeding for the infant
(1) reduces allergies, infections
(2) tailored to meet specific nutrition needs
(3) easily digestible & reduces constipation
(4) promotes healthy portion control
(5) not reliant on clean water access
name the benefits of breastfeeding for the BF person
(1) oxytocin release enhances uterine involution, reduces blood loss, and delays return of menses
(2) reduce risk of certain cancers
(3) promotes rest during feedings
(4) frequent skin-to-skin
(5) more convenient and economical
_____ release enhances uterine involution, reduces blood loss, and delays return of menses
oxytocin
