Burns Pediatric Primary Care Exam

How long is exclusive BF recommended? - ANSWER-first 6 mos How quickly should BF be initiated? - ANSWER-within 30 mins of birth There are many illnesses that are less likely to occur if babe is breastfed, what are these? - ANSWER-gastro, NEC, AOM, LRTIs, asthma, atopy, DM, SIDS, leukemia Benefits to mother from BF: - ANSWER-rapid return to non-preg state, strong bond, decreased br/ovarian Ca, decreased metabolic syndrome, NIDDM, and PPD Contraindications of BF - ANSWER-galactosemia, T-cell lymphotrophic virus, TB, Ca or Ca tmt, HIV, nipple herpes What is in colostrum - ANSWER-immunoglobulins/antibodies Colostrum higher or lower fat than milk? - ANSWER-lower Colostrum facilitates the passage of? - ANSWER-meconium What is breastmilk low in? - ANSWER-vit D, iron At what point in pregnancy is a woman capable of milk production? - ANSWER-20 wks What hormone triggers letdown reflex? - ANSWER-oxytocin What is mammogenesis? - ANSWER-growth and development of the mammary gland in preparation for milk production Frequency of feedings of newborn? - ANSWER-8-12 after first 24 hrs Duration of feedings of newborn? - ANSWER-20-45 mins after first 24 hrs How long is breastmilk good for in fridge? - ANSWER-8 days How long if breastmilk good for in cooler? - ANSWER-24 hrs How long is breastmilk good for in freezer? - ANSWER-3 mos Recommendations for breastfeeding toddlers? - ANSWER-after meal, not on demand, if tandem feed infant first, brush teeth after, tell dentist breastfeeding Infant wt loss after birth - ANSWER-5-8% of body wt normal