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lactation (mother) Flashcards

1
Q

how long is it recomended that you breastfeed for

A

6 months exclusively and continue for at least first year of life

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2
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what is the only suitable alternative to breast milk

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formula

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3
Q

when should breastfeeding be initiated

A

first hour of life

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4
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when should infants be breastfed

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on demand - whenever they desire

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5
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when should infants start getting complimentary foods

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from 6 months

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6
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how much extra vitamin C is needed during lactation

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30mg day

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7
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how much extra B1 (thiamine) is needed during lactation

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0.2mg /day

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8
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how much extra B2 (Riboflavin) is needed during lactation

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0.5mg /day

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9
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how much extra B3 (niacin) is needed during lactation

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2mg /day

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10
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how much extra folate is needed during lactation

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60ug /day

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11
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how much extra Vit A is required during lactation

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350ug /day

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12
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how much extra calcium is required during lactation

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550mg /day

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13
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what happens if nutritional requirements are not met during lactation

A

breastmilk is maintained but at the expense of the mothers stores

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14
Q

how much fruit juice is the max intake

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150ml of unsweetened a day

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15
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what supplements are recommended during lactation

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vit D - 10ug/day

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16
Q

what should caffeine be restricted to

A

200mg

17
Q

how long after drinking should you wait before breastfeeding

A

2-3 hours for every drink you have

18
Q

name advantages of breast feeding

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  • convince
    -bonding
    -free
    -no prep required
    -delays return of ovulation
    -associated with the reduction of breast cancer
19
Q

name disadvantages if breastfeeding

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-demand on time
-incompatible with working
-can create embarrassment in public
-can cause failure to thrive (poor milk production, missing cues ect)

20
Q

name problems that can arise from breastfeeding (for the mother)

A

sore nipple/ mastitis
breast engorgement
insufficient supply
C-sections
fatigue

21
Q

name reasons a mother might be unable to breastfeed

A

maternal illness
active TB
physical problems
adoption
illness of infant
HIV or other transmissible diseases
recreational drugs
prescription drugs

22
Q

what percent of people said that they support public breastfeeding in the start4life poll

A

72

23
Q

what percent of babies are breastfed within the first hour globally

A

44

24
Q

name factors which influence attitudes to the mother breastfeeding

A

-partner support
-planning
-previous successful lactation
-health care support worker support
-body image

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