lactation

Question 1

It is the period of milk production initiated by the prolactin in the mammary glands

Answer 1

Lactation

Question 1

the first thick yellowish fluid that comes out from the 2nd to 5th day after delivery is called?

Answer 1

Colostrum

Question 2

what does colostrum gives to infants

Answer 2

protein and contains antibodies which gives anti-immunity

Question 3

what are the two hormones responsible for milk for milk production

Answer 3

1. Prolactin
2. Oxytocin

Question 4

Responsible in the manufacture of milk in the alveolus

Answer 4

Prolactin

Question 5

Responsible in the delivery of milk to the infant or the “let down” reflect

Answer 5

Oxytocin

Question 6

Nutrient adjustment during lactation

Answer 6

Energy: Extra energy is required.
Water and Electrolytes: Liberal intake of water and electrolytes are recommended.
Fat or Lipid: Enough energy intake coming from fat and carbohydrates is needed.

Question 7

Food affecting Milk Secretion

Answer 7

adequate supply of breast milk is essential if lactation is to succeeded.

1. Diet
2. Nutritional state of the mother
3. Emotional and Physical state
4. Suckling
5. Use of Contraceptives and Drugs

Question 8

What are some of the reasons why mothers can’t breastfeed?

Answer 8

1. Hyperlipoproteinemia
2. Cystic Fibrosis
3. Kidney Transplant
4. Benign Breast Cyst
5. Fibrocystic Disease
6. Galactosemia
7. Phenylketonuria

Question 9

Is an inability to break down lipids or fats in your body , specifically cholesterol and triglycerides

Answer 9

Hyperlipoproteinemia

Question 10

the production of abnormally thick mucus

Answer 10

Cystic Fibrosis

Question 10

fluid-filled sacs inside the breast

Answer 10

Benign Breast Cyst

Question 11

a rare genetic metabolic disorder

Answer 11

Galactosemia

Question 12

a rare inherited disorder causing usually sever mental retardation and seizures

Answer 12

Phenylketonuria

Question 13

what are the benefits of breastfeeding

Answer 13

1. it is clean
2. easily digested
3. non allergenic
   beneficial to the health of the mother
4. economical and convenient

Question 14

foods to be included during pregnancy and lactation:

Answer 14

Body-building foods:
Fish, Meat, Poultry, Milk, Eggs, Dried Beans, and Nuts

Energy Giving foods:
enriched rice, root crops, sugar and fat

Regulating Foods:

Green Leafy and Yellow, Vegetables, Vitamon C-rich Foods, other fruits and vegetables