List 3 mom benefits of SSC correct answers - promotes bonding and attachment
- improves breast-feeding
- May prevent PPD by decreasing cortisol
List 3 infant benefits of SSC correct answers - Strengthens immune system by colonizing babe
with moms flora
- Supports transition through thermoregulation
- Decrease his pain during painful experiences
What is the cycle needed for an infant to feed safely correct answers The suck swallow breathe
cycle
List 5 infant anatomy features that influence breast-feeding correct answers - mouth and throat
structures are in close proximity
- Small slightly retruded lower jaw
- ease of nose breathing
- ample sucking pads in cheeks
- wide U-shaped flexible palate
Describe how to get an effective latch correct answers Bring infant to breast chin first with
nipple aimed at nose, gently move breast to encourage wide-open mouth, aim nipple towards
roof of mouth
Lips flanged outwards, chin and cheeks touching breast, nose slightly away from breast
List 5 signs of an effective feed for mom correct answers - Feel strong sucking/tugging
- increased thirst
, - feels a warm rush or tingling in breasts with milk ejection
- Milk May leak from other breast
- Uterine contractions during or after a feed
List 5 signs of an effective feed for infant correct answers - suckles fast at first, then rhythmically
once milk flows
- cheeks are full and rounded
- Swallows audibly, "ca" sound
- is satisfied/sleepy after feed
- urine/stool output is appropriate
List 3 signs of a poor feed correct answers - Falls asleep at breast or pulls off breast
- dimpling of cheeks excessive weight loss/poor weight gain
- Mom in significant pain or nipple is pointed or cracked
- Babe unlatches without resistance if breast Is moved
what is LATCH score? What score acquires additional help correct answers Latch
Audible swallowing
Type of nipple
Comfort (breast/nipple)
Hold (positioning)
Score <7 means additional help should be considered
What are the six sleep/wake cycles correct answers Deep/quiet sleep, light/active sleep, drowsy,
quiet alert, active alert, crying
What is the best time to feed an infant? what are 3 hunger cues correct answers Quiet alert state