Infant Feeding Flashcards
How is skin to skin beneficial (8)
- stimulates release of oxytocin and prolactin
- calms and relaxes mother and baby
- regulates baby’s heart rate
- regulates baby’s breathing
- regulates baby’s temperature
- increases interest in feeding
- stimulates endorphin release
- protects baby from infection by colonising their microbe.
What is Immunoglobulin M (IgM)?
Present in breast milk
Increase responsiveness to vaccinations compared to formula fed babies
What is Immunoglobulin M (IgM)?
Present in breast milk
Increase responsiveness to vaccinations compared to formula fed babies
What is Immunoglobulin A (IgA)?
First line of defence against pathogens that invade humans from mucosa.
Coats gut wall and protects mucosal surfaces against enters of pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
What is Immunoglobulin D (IgD)?
Combats disease without causing inflammation.
What is Immunoglobulin G (IgG)?
Transfers across placenta and through breast milk.
Passive immunity will be maintained while baby is breastfed.
What is Immunoglobulin E (IgE)?
Small quantities in breast milk.
Quantities unknown.
How do you enable lactation and breastfeeding? (6)
- keep mother and baby together
- help mothers recognise feeding cues
- allow unrestricted, frequent feed
- support mothers to feed at night
- avoid supplements
- use dummies with caution
Describe the role of FIL (3)
Secreted as part of milk
Build up = blocks milk production
Removal = allows milk production
FREQUENT MILK REMOAL ENSURES ONGOING MILK PRODUCTION.
Explain the role of prolactin. (6)
- orders milk to be made.
- sends to both breasts, even if only one is stimulated.
- produces calmness
- reduces stress
- stimulates mothering behaviour
- triggered through touch.
Describe the prolactin receptor theory. (4)
- Sites open when placenta is delivered
- Prolactin surges ‘prime’ sites to begin milk production
- Receptor sites begin to close if not primed
- Skin contact and lots of feeds early on increase potential for long-term milk production
Explain the role of oxytocin. (5)
- works on muscle cells to expel milk
- pulsate action
- induces feelings of love and wellbeing
- levels increase when baby is near
- can be temporarily inhibited by stress
Describe the difference of endogenous and synthetic oxytocin
Endogenous oxytocin (natural) crosses the blood-brain barrier, and evokes feelings of love and protectiveness, synthetic does not.
Endogenous oxytocin is stimulated by nurture and touch.
Why is human milk important? (3)
- Matched to the needs of the baby
- Has live constituents (colonising baby’s with healthy bacteria)
- Protects baby’s gut (coats gut wall to prevent harmful bacteria from colonising)
What are the nine stages of self attachment?
- Birth cry
- Relaxation
- Awakening
- Activity
- Rest
- Crawling
- Familiarisation
- Suckling
- Sleep
