nutrition and breast feeding Flashcards
1
Q
give 2 benefits of breast feeding for the mother
A
- improves bonding
- reduces risk of breast cancer
2
Q
give 2 benefits of breast feeding for the baby
A
- transfer of IgA
- reduced lifetime risk of diabetes, obesity and atopy
3
Q
what supplements should all children > 6 months take
A
ACD
4
Q
when should weaning be started
A
> 6 months
5
Q
when can full fat cow’s milk be introduced as a drink
A
> 1 year old
6
Q
give 2 contraindications to breast feeding
A
- HIV
- drugs e.g. lithium, amiodarone, cytotoxins and anti-depressants (except SSRIs)
7
Q
mastitis and breast abscess cause
A
build up of breast milk
8
Q
mastitis and breast abscess presentation
A
- swollen area on breast that may feel hot and painful to touch
- wedge shaped breast lump or hard area on breast
- burning pain in breast that might be constant or only occur during breastfeeding
- nipple discharge (may be white or contain streaks of blood)
9
Q
mastitis and breast abscess management
A
- analgesics
- keep breastfeeding, starting with sore breast
- express milk in between feeds
- massage breast to clear any blockages
- can prescribe antibiotics (dicloxacillin and cephalexin)
- if not managed properly can cause breast abscesses
10
Q
cracked nipples causes
A
- poor attachment
- mechanical pumping
11
Q
cracked nipples presentation
A
- painful nipples
- dry, cracked, blistering nipples
12
Q
cracked nipples management
A
- encourage to continue to breastfeed via milk expression
- give nipples time to heal
13
Q
breast engorgement causes
A
- delayed first feed
- ineffective feeds
- restricted breast feeding
14
Q
breast engorgement presentation
A
- poor milk flow
- enlarged, painful, swollen and shiny breasts
15
Q
breast engorgement management
A
empty breasts regularly with hourly feeds or expression
