How long is exclusive BF recommended? first 6 mos
How quickly should BF be initiated? within 30 mins of birth
There are many illnesses that are less likely to occur if gastro, NEC, AOM, LRTIs, asthma, atopy, DM, SIDS, leukemia
babe is breastfed, what are these?
Benefits to mother from BF: rapid return to non-preg state, strong bond, decreased br/ovarian Ca,
decreased metabolic syndrome, NIDDM, and PPD
Contraindications of BF galactosemia, T-cell lymphotrophic virus, TB, Ca or Ca tmt, HIV, nipple
herpes
What is in colostrum immunoglobulins/antibodies
,Colostrum higher or lower fat than milk? lower
Colostrum facilitates the passage of? meconium
What is breastmilk low in? vit D, iron
At what point in pregnancy is a woman capable of 20 wks
milk production?
What hormone triggers letdown reflex? oxytocin
What is mammogenesis? growth and development of the mammary gland in preparation for milk
production
Frequency of feedings of newborn? 8-12 after first 24 hrs
,Duration of feedings of newborn? 20-45 mins after first 24 hrs
How long is breastmilk good for in fridge? 8 days
How long if breastmilk good for in cooler? 24 hrs
How long is breastmilk good for in freezer? 3 mos
Recommendations for breastfeeding toddlers? after meal, not on demand, if tandem feed infant first, brush teeth after, tell
dentist breastfeeding
Infant wt loss after birth 5-8% of body wt normal
neonate daily average wt gain 0.5-1 ounce (14-28g)
How long until a babe should be at birth wt? 3 wks
, At what age should birth wt be doubled? 5-6 months
At what age should birth wt be tripled? 1 yr
First few days, a neonate should void? 1-3 times
By day 4 the neonate should void? 4-6
Regular urine output of neonate is? 4-6 times per day
Stool output of typical neonate? 2-3
Meconium stools should be complete by day? 3
Minimum caloric intake of BF mom? 1800
If mom wondering about ETOH intake what is the <0.5/kg
amount considered safe?
How quickly should BF be initiated? within 30 mins of birth
There are many illnesses that are less likely to occur if gastro, NEC, AOM, LRTIs, asthma, atopy, DM, SIDS, leukemia
babe is breastfed, what are these?
Benefits to mother from BF: rapid return to non-preg state, strong bond, decreased br/ovarian Ca,
decreased metabolic syndrome, NIDDM, and PPD
Contraindications of BF galactosemia, T-cell lymphotrophic virus, TB, Ca or Ca tmt, HIV, nipple
herpes
What is in colostrum immunoglobulins/antibodies
,Colostrum higher or lower fat than milk? lower
Colostrum facilitates the passage of? meconium
What is breastmilk low in? vit D, iron
At what point in pregnancy is a woman capable of 20 wks
milk production?
What hormone triggers letdown reflex? oxytocin
What is mammogenesis? growth and development of the mammary gland in preparation for milk
production
Frequency of feedings of newborn? 8-12 after first 24 hrs
,Duration of feedings of newborn? 20-45 mins after first 24 hrs
How long is breastmilk good for in fridge? 8 days
How long if breastmilk good for in cooler? 24 hrs
How long is breastmilk good for in freezer? 3 mos
Recommendations for breastfeeding toddlers? after meal, not on demand, if tandem feed infant first, brush teeth after, tell
dentist breastfeeding
Infant wt loss after birth 5-8% of body wt normal
neonate daily average wt gain 0.5-1 ounce (14-28g)
How long until a babe should be at birth wt? 3 wks
, At what age should birth wt be doubled? 5-6 months
At what age should birth wt be tripled? 1 yr
First few days, a neonate should void? 1-3 times
By day 4 the neonate should void? 4-6
Regular urine output of neonate is? 4-6 times per day
Stool output of typical neonate? 2-3
Meconium stools should be complete by day? 3
Minimum caloric intake of BF mom? 1800
If mom wondering about ETOH intake what is the <0.5/kg
amount considered safe?
