L6: Breast Feeding Flashcards
….. is the preferred feeding for all newborns including the premature
Breast milk
Breastfeeding has: ….. advantages.
Nutritional,
Immunologic
Psychologic
Breast milk from mothers of premature babies has been found to have …… amounts of protein, IgA antibodies, cholesterol and fatty acids than milk from mothers of term babies.
even higher
All healthy full-term and low-risk preterm infants (……) should be …….
- born after 32 weeks gestation with no respiratory problems
- breastfed exclusively for 6 months following delivery.
The infant should be allowed to feed on demand day and night with no restriction on frequency or length of time.
…
Any infant that demonstrates signs or symptoms of illness such as
respiratory distress
poor suckling
abdominal distension
should be evaluated immed
..
Ten steps of successful breastfeeding
Initiation & maintenance of breastfeeding
Maternal practices that increase milk production such as: ….
◈ Increased fluid intake.
◈ Nutritionally balanced diet.
◈ Frequent rest periods.
◈ Smaller frequent breastfeeding attempts, especially with skin-to-skin contact.
To check positioning, look for:
Positioning and latch
..
To check attachment, Look for:
Use of both breasts
Continue breast feeding from one breast till the baby release the breast.
Baby should not be taken off from the breast – hind milk.
Offer the second breast – let the baby decide.
Never use bottle or pacifiers.
When the infant is not available or able to breastfeed
- the mother should be encouraged …..
to pump and store her milk.