Lactation and Breastfeeding Concerns-FINAL EXAM! Flashcards
Breast feeding Concerns:
1. Anxiety over adequacy of supply: \_\_\_ once milk supply established Most \_\_\_ women can nurse Babies \_\_\_ for other reasons Don’t wait for the baby to cry…watch for other \_\_\_.
rare
healthy
cry
signs
Breast feeding Concerns:
- Anxiety over quality of milk:
Adequate ___ yields adequate ___ but quality is not impaired by marginally poor diet.
Deficiencies “____” by mother
diet
milk
subsidized
Breast feeding Concerns:
- Rest and fluids essential in addition to kilocalories:
Adverse reactions to maternal diet can occur-keep a ___.
Exclusive breast feeding possible up to __-__ months
Oversupply can be ___.
journal
12-15
frozen
Common Problems with breastfeeding:
\_\_\_\_\_\_ Lack of \_\_\_ Lack of experienced \_\_\_\_ Disruptive \_\_\_ policies \_\_\_ constraints Lack of \_\_\_ \_\_\_ Lack of \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_
Embarrassment knowledge relatives health care time social support workplace support other
Understanding Milk Production:
___ the breast
If not, ___ cuts back : ___ (feedback inhibitor)
Nurse fully on __ __ before switching
(___ and ___ milk)
Empty
production, FIL
one side
fore, hind
Maintaing lactation:
___ ___ for a longer separation
Breast pump
Correct ___ and ___ for latching important
Prevent nipple soreness and allow the baby to get enough milk by making sure that a ___ part of the ___ and ___ enter the baby’s mouth.
positioning, technique
large
breast and areola
Help the baby latch on by taking advantage of ___.
rooting
Give the baby a mouthful of ___ and ___. It changes to a “___”.
nipple and areola
teat
Small breasts:
Size is often due to ___ in the breast
May store ___
fine but may need a couple of extra ___ ___ in a day.
fat
less
nursing sessions
Inverted or flat nipples:
____ will help
Massage
___ ____ may interfere with milk production
Breast augmentation
Storage of Milk outside of breast:
Use within ___ hrs of refrigeration
____ containers superior for cellular integrity
7
glass
Storage of Milk outside breasts:
Freeze milk not used in __ hrs.
Freezing up to ___ or ___.
7
weeks
months
Storage of Milk outside breasts: Stored milk should not be: \_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ in the microwave oven -Both lead to \_\_\_\_ destruction
boiled
warmed
nutrient