Nutrition Flashcards
What is the growth loss (%) immediately after birth?
5-10%
Is length or weight?
length!
According to American Academy of Peds a mother should breastfeed exclusively for ……
at least 6 months
How soon should you start breastfeeding after birth?
within 30 mins
What does breastfeeding promote for mothers?
Promotes milk production
Promotes uterine involution
what does LATCH stand for?
L- latch A- audible swallowing T- type of nipple C- comfort H-hold
what score do you want for LATCH ?
7 or above
How often should you breastfeed?
every 2-3 hours
What is let down reflex?
warmth on arm, as milk is released into the nipple, and is triggered by skin to skin and other newborns crying, other babies too
Why is breastfeeding beneficial for uterine firming
Breasting feeding releases oxytocin and causing the uterus to clamp down
How long should you feed on one breast?
15-20 mins
at what day does colostrum turn into transitional milk?
day 3- more thicker and more fat
at what day does mature milk come in?
day 14
What is Engorgement:?
Baby is not emptying breasts fully; breast too full with milk
what should you never do if you have breast Engorgement?
use a breast pump!! just try to keep nursing
Premie breast milk contains …
more fatty acids
Full term baby breastmilk contains….
low fat
Immunologic Advantages of breastfeeding?
IgA from mommy
Colonizes infant gut with proper bacteria (probiotics)
Nutritional Advantages of breastfeeding?
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
Psychosocial Advantages of breastfeeding?
More skin to skin time
warmth & closeness
Maternal benefits of breastfeeding?
Lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer
Faster involution of the uterus
Do pain medications cross into the breastmilk?
No
Mothers should not breastfeed if they take what medications?
Antiretrovirals
Chemotherapeutic agents
Illegal drugs
Radiation Therapies
How can a mother prevent breastmilk from coming out when bottle feeding?
Ice pack to breasts soon after birth
Cabbage leaves: soak in cold water (or refrigerated)
Avoid stimulation: hot showers
Tight bra!
