Lactation Consultant
Questions and Answers
what does the AAP recommend? - Answer:-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 - Answer:women over 30, caucasian and well educated
benefits of breast-feeding - Answer:-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 - Answer:-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 - Answer:not able to digest galactose- baby will die.
people who have immigrated from poorer countries think that: - Answer:formula is better
US-born hispanic women: - Answer:are less likely to initiate breast-feeding
muslim and jewish cultures: - Answer:value breastfeeding
Questions and Answers
what does the AAP recommend? - Answer:-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 - Answer:women over 30, caucasian and well educated
benefits of breast-feeding - Answer:-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 - Answer:-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 - Answer:not able to digest galactose- baby will die.
people who have immigrated from poorer countries think that: - Answer:formula is better
US-born hispanic women: - Answer:are less likely to initiate breast-feeding
muslim and jewish cultures: - Answer:value breastfeeding
