lactation

Question 1

what lactation issues are there?

Answer 1

1. insufficient milk supply
2. breast engorgement
3. mastitis
4. sore, cracked nipples

Question 2

what causes insufficient milk supply?

Answer 2

1. ineffective breastfeeding methods
2. maternal fatigue
3. low freq of breastfeeding
4. premature birth

Question 3

what is breast engorgement?

Answer 3

painful, swelling breasts caused by low freq of breastfeeding

Question 4

treatment for breast engorgement?

Answer 4

increase freq of breastfeeding, every 2 - 3h

Question 5

what is mastitis?

Answer 5

breast tissue inflammation

Question 6

what causes mastitis?

Answer 6

bacteria from infant’s mouth/ face infects an open wound/ injury on the nipple

Question 7

what are the clinical manifestations for mastitis?

Answer 7

breast pain, fever, muscle pain, malaise

Question 8

treatment for mastitis?

Answer 8

continue breastfeeding, antibiotics, antipyretics, WARM packs

Question 9

treatment for sore/ cracked nipples?

Answer 9

cream, do not wear tight clothing

Question 10

what is weaning?

Answer 10

when infant transitions from breastmilk to other fluids (lactational H decreases)

Question 11

what does the breast stroma comprise of?

Answer 11

adipose tissue (non-lactating) and fibrous connective tissue (contains suspensory ligaments of Cooper)

Question 12

what are the layers under the breast stroma?

Answer 12

retromammary space, pectoralis fascia (tissue), pectoralis major