OB Test 2: Newborn Nutrition Flashcards
What are necessary nutrients the newborn needs and why?
Carbohydrates Fat: promote brain growth and energy Protein Vitamins and minerals Fluids: met through breastmilk or formula feeding
How much energy does a newborn need?
110 calories/ kg/ day
Why don’t we feed a newborn cows milk?
Kidney damage can occur
Why do nurses encourage human milk?
Designed specifically for humans Nutritionally superior to formula Easily digested Protects against infections Bacteriologically safe Warm and fresh Free
How long should breast milk be fed?
For the first 6 months
Breast feeding or iron fortified formula until 12 months
What does breast feeding reduce the incidence of?
Childhood obesity/ diabetes Allergies/ asthma RSV and pneumonia Respiratory / ear infections Less diarrhea / GI disease Less meningitis / sepsis SIDS Leukemia
What are e maternal benefits to breast feeding?
Increase bond and role attainment Increase uterine Involution due to oxygen release Increase weight loss Increase convenience Saves money Decrease risk of cancer Decrease osteoporosis
What is the composition of human milk?
White blood cells Maternal antibodies Anti-inflammatory agents Enzymes Growth factor 90% water
What is lactogenesis I?
Colostrum thin and yellow/clear.
Concentrated in nutrients
Has fat
Laxative quality
What is lactogenesis II? What two types of milk does it have?
10 days postpartum mature
Foremilk and hind milk
What is foremilk?
Behind the areaola ready for baby
Blueish/ white
What is hind milk
Up in alveoli waiting
Creamy milk
What is the amount of milk?
Gradually increased to meet newborns needs
Need to know babies have growth spurt ranges
What does it mean to be UNICEF baby friendly hospital?
Staff are educated and supportive Breast feed within 30 minutes of birth Rooming in Feeding on demand No formula or pacifiers Breast feeding support groups
What advice do we give to mothers that are beginning to breast feed?
Be patient, persistent, and proud.
