Lactation Consultant Test Questions with Complete Solutions, A+

what does the AAP recommend? - -that infants be breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of life but should continue for at least 12 months. -if infants are weaned before 12 months, they should receive iron-fortified infant formula women most likely to breastfeed - women over 30, caucasian and well educated benefits of breast-feeding - -contains growth factors that promote development of the brain and GI system -bacteriologically safe -has nutrients that are more easily absorbed than in formula contraindications of breastfeeding - -galactosemia in infant -active TB -HIV -T-cell lymphotropic virus I or II -maternal chemotherapy or therapeutic radioactive isotopes -maternal use of "street drugs" Galactosemia - not able to digest galactose- baby will die. people who have immigrated from poorer countries think that: - formula is better US-born hispanic women: - are less likely to initiate breast-feeding muslim and jewish cultures: - value breastfeeding anatomy of breast - -composed of 15 to 20 segments (lobes) embedded in fat and connective tissues -well supplied with blood