Newborn Nutrition Flashcards
what nutritional reflexes are babies born with
rooting, sucking, and swallowing
what is a newborns stomach capacity
30 ml
how long does it take for newborns GI tract to empty
2-3 hours
what are caloric needs in first 3 months
110kcal per kg per day
what are caloric needs in 3-12 months
100 kcal per kg per day
how many calories down breastmilk provide in an oz
20 kcal
what kind of protein does human milk have v. cows milk
human milk has more lactalbumin (whey) and cow’s milk has more casein
what kind of protein is more easily digestible for newborn
lactalbumin (whey)
daily fluid requirement for newborns
80-100 ml per kg per day
what percentage of human milk is water
87%
what vitamin is given to all infants at birth
vitamin k
purpose of vitamin k IM injections
to enhance blood coagulation, prevent excessive bleeding
what triggers increase in prolactin hormone from ant. pituitary
decrease in estrogen and progesterone
what hormone is responsible for milk production
prolactin
what hormone responsible for milk ejection
oxytocin
how should normal nipples be
erect or erect on stimulation
key teaching points for breastfeeding mothers
early initiation, feeding cues, proper positioning and latching, manual expression, how to tell if baby is getting enough, milk production is related to supply and demand
what are some baby feeding cues
opening mouth, putting thumb or fingers in mouth
how many feedings for newborn a day
8-12 feedings, q 3 hours
how to tell if breastfeeding has been effective
wet and soiled diapers, weight gain, infant relaxed and satisfied after feeding
contraindications to breastfeeding
- infant galactosemia
- HIV positive
- drug use
- active TB or herpes infection
- certain meds taken by mom
