LOW MILK SUPPLY Flashcards
What are some Best Container for storing milk ?
Storage Capacity - the amount for one serving size-
You can store in amounts of one to two ounces
The smaller the container the better for psychological reasons
List Common Reasons for Low Milk Supply
How often is Mama pumping?
Every 3hrs around the clock
Flange don't fit Is she kangarooing //Skin to skin Is she stressed out Pump dependent Drinking more water will not make more milk. Don't say in test
Which is better Fresh or Frozen Breastmilk? Why?
Fresh of course healthful antioxidants.
Frozen it loses some of its antioxidant punch when stored, researchers say.
Even so, stored breast milk – even frozen breast milk – retains more antioxidant activity than formula.
“We don’t have a connection – yet – between ingesting breast milk with high levels of antioxidants and better clinical outcome,But clearly, fresh breast milk has a significantly higher concentration of antioxidants compared to stored breast milk or formula.”
What’s the proper way to thaw frozen breastmilk?
In the refrigerator max 5 days
39 degrees F (4 cel)
Which plastic container you DON’T want to store your milk?
Polycarbonate Because of the BPA linked to cancer
Name disadvantage of using Polypropylene
Use in all Storage bags for freezing milk
Alters lysozyme/ lysozyme/lactoferrin/ Vitamin C
Strongly discourage against because the fat sticks to sides of bag
Not good for premature
Polycarbonate
Looks like glass often
Known to have BPA
Polyethylene disadvantages
Ex. Water bottles consistency
Reports of Puncture and invasion by microorganisms
Loss of lysozyme and fat is significant
Polystyrene disadvantages
Hint : old school coffee cups
Form/ Solid
Unstable heating and freezing source
Best way to thaw breast milk.
Warm running water to preserve immunoglobulins
