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% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - ANS-Approximately 7%
% of breastmilk that is fat - ANS-Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
% of breastmilk that is protein - ANS-Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates - ANS-Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat - ANS-Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein - ANS-Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
Αlphalactalbumin - ANS-A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in
processing lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Aspirin - ANS-Salicylate analgesic, L3. Use associated with Reye's Syndrome in infants.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 87.
β lactaglobin - ANS-Major protein in bovine milk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 40.
, Bactrim/Septra - ANS-Sulfonamide antibiotic, L3. The mixture of trimethoprim and
sulfamethoxazole. No concerns reported via breastmilk in term healthy infants. Use with
caution in preterm or jaundiced infants.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 249.
Central pedicle technique - ANS-Breast reduction surgical technique. Intended to keep
ducts intact.
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 654.
CMV Cytomegalovirus - ANS--Type of herpes virus found in human milk, genital tract,
urine, and pharynx. Transmitted by close contact. Avoid pumping or breastfeeding in
premature infants if mom has acute infection.
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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 204.
Comfrey - ANS-An herbal poultice, L5. Is not considered safe due to alkaloids found in
breastmilk after use.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 259.
Dependent variable - ANS--Outcome
-Affected by the independent variable; response the researcher wishes to explain
Examples: comfort, change in attitudes
Independent variable - ANS-Experimental (treatment) variable that is manipulated by
the investigator to influence the dependent (outcome) variable.
Examples: Tongue tie clipping, Breastfeeding educational program
Dong quai - ANS-Herb contraindicated in lactation. Used to quell uterine cramps.
Humphrey, 2003. The Nursing Mother's Herbal, page 239.
Dopamine - ANS-A prolactin inhibiting factor. Decrease releases prolactin and milk
production begins.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 88.
Estrogen (after delivery) - ANS-This hormone dramatically drops after birth allowing milk
production to begin.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 88.
Complete Solutions
% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - ANS-Approximately 7%
% of breastmilk that is fat - ANS-Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
% of breastmilk that is protein - ANS-Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates - ANS-Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat - ANS-Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein - ANS-Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
Αlphalactalbumin - ANS-A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in
processing lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Aspirin - ANS-Salicylate analgesic, L3. Use associated with Reye's Syndrome in infants.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 87.
β lactaglobin - ANS-Major protein in bovine milk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 40.
, Bactrim/Septra - ANS-Sulfonamide antibiotic, L3. The mixture of trimethoprim and
sulfamethoxazole. No concerns reported via breastmilk in term healthy infants. Use with
caution in preterm or jaundiced infants.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 249.
Central pedicle technique - ANS-Breast reduction surgical technique. Intended to keep
ducts intact.
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 654.
CMV Cytomegalovirus - ANS--Type of herpes virus found in human milk, genital tract,
urine, and pharynx. Transmitted by close contact. Avoid pumping or breastfeeding in
premature infants if mom has acute infection.
-
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 204.
Comfrey - ANS-An herbal poultice, L5. Is not considered safe due to alkaloids found in
breastmilk after use.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 259.
Dependent variable - ANS--Outcome
-Affected by the independent variable; response the researcher wishes to explain
Examples: comfort, change in attitudes
Independent variable - ANS-Experimental (treatment) variable that is manipulated by
the investigator to influence the dependent (outcome) variable.
Examples: Tongue tie clipping, Breastfeeding educational program
Dong quai - ANS-Herb contraindicated in lactation. Used to quell uterine cramps.
Humphrey, 2003. The Nursing Mother's Herbal, page 239.
Dopamine - ANS-A prolactin inhibiting factor. Decrease releases prolactin and milk
production begins.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 88.
Estrogen (after delivery) - ANS-This hormone dramatically drops after birth allowing milk
production to begin.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 88.
