lactation (baby) Flashcards
name reasons that breast milk is superior to formula milk
-nutrionally superior
-bacteriologically safe
-correct temp
-anti-infectious agents
-least allergenic
-includes enzymes
-helps good tooth and jaw development
name benefits of having breastmilk to the baby
-ideal combo of nutrients
-growth factors
-lower chance of developing obesity
-reduces risk of sudden infant death by 36-73%
-increases IQ
name benefits of having breastmilk to the baby
-ideal combo of nutrients
-growth factors
-lower chance of developing obesity
-reduces risk of sudden infant death by 36-73%
-increases IQ
name the 3 stages of breast milk
colostrum
transitional
mature
what days do you get colostrum breast milk
1 to 3
what days do you get transitional breast milk
3- roughly 7
what days do you get mature breast milk
7 - 10+
what does the first and second part of colostrum nutritionally provide
1- high NA, CL, low fat
2- high protein
what does the first and second part of transitional and mature breast milk nutritionally provide
1- low fat, low energy, high lactose
2- high fat, high energy
what is the primary CHO in milk
lactose - 80%
why do fats in breast milk vary
dependent on maternal diet
LCPUFA are key for what
brain, neural and retina development
what vitamin deficiencies are normal found in breastfed babies
A, C and D
how much vit C is in 100ml of breast milk
4mg
how much vit A is in 100ml of breastmilk
62ug
