Risks of delaying BF after birth

Question 1

What are risks to baby?

Answer 1

1. risk of jaundice, sleepiness, lethargy
2. risk of hypoglycemia
3. decreased chance to practice colostrum
4. increased risk of supplementation
5. increased pH & opportunistic organisms in gut

Question 2

What are risks to mom?

Answer 2

1. decreased prolactin receptors activated
2. decreased oxytocin/uterine contractions
3. decreased opportunities to practice with colostrum
4. decreased confidence
5. increased risk of supplementation

Question 3

What are side effects of Pitocin use?

Answer 3

-decreases maternal oxytocin released from suckling on day 2
-risk factors for Apgar scores <7 at 5mins
-unexpected NICU admission due to low Apgar scores

Question 4

Risk associated with use of pain meds during labor

Answer 4

delayed onset of milk coming in

Question 5

Why should you avoid wiping baby’s hands after birth?

Answer 5

Saves amniotic smell