Feeding your Child Flashcards
When is the best time to breastfeed
- describe the nutrient composition
- immune benefits
- how does the composition change
0-6 months
Best nutrition composition to meet requirements
- assuming mother is not deficient
- low in VitD => maternal supplements (10ug)
- low in Fe but increased bioavailability/absorption
Cellular, humoral factors => improved immunity
-colostrum has v high conc
Composition changes within feed, affected by maternal diet
-protein, fat content changes
What are the 3 signs that your child is ready for solids
Why is it important to move on from breastmilk
Sits, holds head steady
Hand, eye, mouth coordination
Swallows
Nutritional requirements outstrip breastmilk
What factors affect the choice of feed
- positive
- negative
Positive
- early skin contact, initiation
- trained support
Negative
- mastitis, pain and difficulty latching on
- lac of support
- formula more convenient
- social stigma
- time consuming
- not enough milk
In what order should you introduce new foods
Fe rich foods throughout
6-9 months
-puree/mash
-soft foods
9-12 months
- minced/chopped
- hard foods
Why are early eating behaviours so significant
Early behaviours linked to weight gain, obeisty
What are the signs and symptoms of mastitis and engorgement
How would you manage this
Pain, redness
Express before and between feeds frequently
Flucloxacillin
If unresponsive to ABx => refer to general surgeon for assessment of abscess
