Random Flashcards
Iron deficient anemia is associated with…
milk supply problems
Iron deficient anemia in mothers may be due to…
physiology or exhaustion/depression or both
Hemorrhage can result in… (2 things)
anemia or Sheehan’s syndrome
What is Sheehan’s syndrome?
pituitary has been deprived of blood and its functions are impaired
Maternal obesity and overweight can result in…
delay of lactogenesis 2
What happens if the nipple is not stretched deep into the mouth?
-less oxytocin which equals less fat in the milk
-less fat leads to faster digestion
What is Goldsmith’s sign?
baby won’t latch to one breast consistently. Can be indicative of cancer.
What are symptoms of neonatal hypoglycemia?
-jitteriness
-cyanosis
-apnea
-hypothermia
-poor body tone
-poor feeding/lethargy
-seizures
When does pathological jaundice occur?
before 24 hours due to sepsis
When does early onset jaundice occur?
72-96 hours and is related to underfeeding
When does late onset jaundice occur?
2nd week through 12 weeks; may be related to metabolic issues
What is kernicterus?
-results from jaundice
-causes damage to brain, spinal cord, and nerve cells
What are symptoms of kernicterus?
-jaundice that advances from upper to lower body
-fussiness
-lethargy
-feeding difficulties
-fewer than 4 wet or dirty diapers in 24 hours
What is the lactation amenorrhea method (LAM)?
-baby younger than 6 months
-breast feeding exclusively
-no period
What happens to bone density during lactation?
it decreases
What decreases oxytocin?
alcohol
What supplement should all breastfed infants receive before d/c?
Vitamin d; 400 IUs per day
Lower levels of what vitamin in mothers may be associated with gestational diabetes?
D
Prolactin is associated with how many biological functions?
more than 300
What is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale?
widely recognized screening tool for depression. Can be used by any provider.
Pacifiers for premies can help with…
-production of gastrin
-earlier hospital d/c
-tube fed babies gain weight faster
-improved physiological and behavioral responses
-reduced time to transition to full oral feeds
What is the hierarchy of infant feeding choices for term infant?
-breastfeeding
-mothers expressed milk
-donor milk
-cow milk
-soy milk
