Approximately 7%
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
Approximately .8 - 1 %
1. % of
breastmilk Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant
that is Prac- tice (2nd ed.), page 272.
carbohy-
drates Approximately 40%
2. % of Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
breastmilk
that is fat
Approximately 50%
3. % of
breastmilk Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.),
that is protein page 124.
Approximately 10%
4. % of calories
in breastmilk Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant
from Prac- tice (2nd ed.), page 272.
carbohydrates
5. % of calories
in breastmilk
from fat
6. % of calories
in breastmilk
from protein
7. Acinus Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined with
secretory cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online:
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8. Acrocyanosis Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral
cyanosis.
Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 863.
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9. Active immunity Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by one's own immun
sys-
tem.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 868.
10. Active transport Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components in breastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
11. Acyclovir/Zovirax Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 177.
12. Aerobic bacteria Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is colonized wit
this
type of bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 863.
13. AGA Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between the 10th
and 90th percentile on intrauterine growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 671.
14. Alcohol and Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be interrupted for
breastfeedin
g 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 171 & 188.
15. Aldomet/Methyl-
dopa Antihypertensive, L2. Frequently used to treat hypertension during
pregnancy. No concerns reported via breastmilk.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 667.
16. Allergen A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods, drugs,
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inhalants.
Cow's milk is common source for infants.
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