Weaning From The Breast Flashcards
When should weaning of breast feeding begin?
Once introduce foods (6 mths). Recommended up to 2 yrs.
When is exclusive breast feeding recommended? Who/how often does this truly happen?
With Vit D supplementation, for first 6 months of life.
Only 16% achieve this. More often with older moms.
Why is 6 mths the age for starting food?
Developmentally able to handle purees.
Need the iron and nutrients in food. Meat most iron.
What are moms reasons for weaning? (3)
Perceived insufficient breast milk, growth concerns.
Return to work, burden.
Painful with teeth.
What are the 2 main strategies for weening from the breast?
Infant led (takes until 2-4 yrs old). Planned, mother led wean.
What are the recommended volume limits for milk and juice per day?
16-24 oz of milk.
4-6 oz of juice.
When should cows milk begin?
Avoid until 9-12 mths of age. If too much, can develop iron deficiency anemia.
Describe a sample schedule for mother led weaning from the breast.
Replace least favourite feed with food.
Then, days to weeks later, replace second feed.
Hold/cuddle while bottling, don’t prop. Start cup at 6 mths.
Introduce single ingredient foods q2-3d.
Always monitor hydration and weight gain.
Is an abrupt stop of breast feeding recommended?
No. Can be psychologically harmful for both.
What medication can cause cessation of milk production, but is NOT recommended?
Bromocriptine.
