Growth from Birth through Weaning Flashcards
1
Q
Weight loss of >_____% in the first week requires thorough assessment
A
10%
2
Q
Breastfed newborn intake volumes first 4 days
A
Day 1 = 2-10ml
Day 2 = 5-15ml
Day 3 = 15-30 ml
Day 4 = 30-60 ml
3
Q
average daily intake (breastfed) at one month of age
A
750ml
4
Q
Can babies suck and bite at the same time?
A
No
5
Q
Helpful interventions for colic
A
- Probiotics
- Manipulation therapies (weak evidence)
- change in maternal diet
- increased skin to skin
6
Q
Interventions to manage GERD
A
- small, frequent feedings
- upright positioning
- medications (PPIs)
- trial removing common allergens from mat diet
7
Q
Strategies for lactose overload
A
- feeding from the same breast for several feedings in a row
8
Q
Strategies to overcome sudden breast refusal
A
- Breastfeed in a quiet, dark location
- increase skin to skin contact
- feed when sleepy
- hold skin to skin in bath
- try feeding with motion
- rule out illness
9
Q
physiological and biological human norm for weaning age?
A
2.5-7years
10
Q
Risk factors for early weaning?
A
- fatigue
- return to work or school
- medication use
- pregnancy
- cultural pressure
- sexuality, gender, trauma
- return of menses
11
Q
how long are immunological benefits present for breastfeeding child?
A
As long as they are breastfeeding
