Nutrition

Question 1

What is the growth loss (%) immediately after birth?

Answer 1

5-10%

Question 2

Is length or weight?

Answer 2

length!

Question 3

According to American Academy of Peds a mother should breastfeed exclusively for ……

Answer 3

at least 6 months

Question 4

How soon should you start breastfeeding after birth?

Answer 4

within 30 mins

Question 5

What does breastfeeding promote for mothers?

Answer 5

Promotes milk production

Promotes uterine involution

Question 6

what does LATCH stand for?

Answer 6

L- latch
A- audible swallowing 
T- type of nipple
C- comfort 
H-hold

Question 7

what score do you want for LATCH ?

Answer 7

7 or above

Question 8

How often should you breastfeed?

Answer 8

every 2-3 hours

Question 9

What is let down reflex?

Answer 9

warmth on arm, as milk is released into the nipple, and is triggered by skin to skin and other newborns crying, other babies too

Question 10

Why is breastfeeding beneficial for uterine firming

Answer 10

Breasting feeding releases oxytocin and causing the uterus to clamp down

Question 11

How long should you feed on one breast?

Answer 11

15-20 mins

Question 12

at what day does colostrum turn into transitional milk?

Answer 12

day 3- more thicker and more fat

Question 13

at what day does mature milk come in?

Answer 13

day 14

Question 14

What is Engorgement:?

Answer 14

Baby is not emptying breasts fully; breast too full with milk

Question 15

what should you never do if you have breast Engorgement?

Answer 15

use a breast pump!! just try to keep nursing

Question 16

Premie breast milk contains …

Answer 16

more fatty acids

Question 17

Full term baby breastmilk contains….

Answer 17

low fat

Question 18

Immunologic Advantages of breastfeeding?

Answer 18

IgA from mommy

Colonizes infant gut with proper bacteria (probiotics)

Question 19

Nutritional Advantages of breastfeeding?

Answer 19

High concentration of cholesterol and balance of amino acids promote myelination and neurologic development

Iron in breast milk more readily and fully absorbed

Less ear infections

Question 20

Psychosocial Advantages of breastfeeding?

Answer 20

More skin to skin time

warmth & closeness

Question 21

Maternal benefits of breastfeeding?

Answer 21

Lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer

Faster involution of the uterus

Question 22

Do pain medications cross into the breastmilk?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Mothers should not breastfeed if they take what medications?

Answer 23

Antiretrovirals

Chemotherapeutic agents

Illegal drugs

Radiation Therapies

Question 24

How can a mother prevent breastmilk from coming out when bottle feeding?

Answer 24

Ice pack to breasts soon after birth

Cabbage leaves: soak in cold water (or refrigerated)

Avoid stimulation: hot showers

Tight bra!

Question 25

How long can breastmilk be stored for? (room & fridge)

Answer 25

Room: 4-6hours
Fridge: 8 days

Question 26

How long can formula be stored for?

Answer 26

24-48 hours

Question 27

How many calories should a mother add to her total calorie intake during 2nd to 3rd trimester

Answer 27

300 kcals

Question 28

Iron deficiency anemia in mom can increase risk fro

Answer 28

preterm birth

low birth weight

inadequate fetal brain development

Question 29

Why is folic acid so important?

Answer 29

deficiency in it can lead to neural tube defects

Question 30

What is PICA?

Answer 30

Craving or consumption of non-food substances