NSPN 7150 Mod 2 Questions with Complete Correct Answers | Grade A+

Difference in formula and breastmilk (composition, nutritional component, bacterial growth, Ans: human milk is a solution of nutrients and growth factors while formula is homogenized solution of chemicals. human milk is a living fluid that changes to meet the demand of the infant. Is bacteriostatic unlike formula How much milk does the infant need Ans: It's important to remember that the infant just needs enough milk Each mothers milk is Ans: unique, changes to meet the needs of the infant, changes dependent on gestational age, health of infant, time of day and time during feeding What does not change in breastmilk Ans: One thing that doesn't change is the quality of the milk for the infant. Changes in breastmilk 2 Ans: -gestational age (preterm milk is higher in protein and anti-infectives) -stage of lactation (stage 1 colostrum, 2 copious milk secretion, 3 mature milk) -time of day (mothers have more milk in the morning, in evenings feel less full, at night breastmilk is higher in fat and lower in volume to promote sleep) -Stage of feed (fore milk (95% of volume and hind milk 5%) increase in fat concentration -Maternal diet total amount is not affected but types of fat influence fatty acids -age of infant (each mothers milk constantly changes to meet the needs of infant. salivary amylase fine-tunes what is in breast milk -between breasts breast milk will adapt to feeding two infants or children with different needs if each nurses one breast -mother or infant are ill. mothers antibodies will protect the infant Content of colostrum Ans: more concetrated in protein, minerals, igs, less fat than mature milk When to mothers produce colostrum Ans: In the last trimester of pregnancy and for the first 2-3 days after birth Contents of Colostrum Ans: High density and low volume high in immunoglobulins (iga) (even higher in preterm colostrum