Breastfeeding Questions and Answers 2023

Breastfeeding Questions and Answers 2023 What are the two hormones involved in lactation? Prolactin triggers milk production. Oxytocin triggers the let-down response. What is the let-down reflex/response? The release of milk from the mother's breast to feed the baby. What is colostrum? The fluid that is expressed from the mother's breast after birth and before the development of breast milk. List benefits of breastfeeding for infant. colostrum is rich and protein, vitamin A, and minerals; antibodies; decreased risk of asthma, lymphoma, diabitis, ear infections, diarrhea, vomiting; IQ; List benefits of breastfeeding for mother oxytocin stimulates contraction of the uterus; reduces blood loss in the mother after delivery; helps return to pre-pregnancy weight; delays return of menstrual cycle; reduce breast and ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding is recommended for at least the first 6 months of life and up to 1 year. Calorie needs increase by 500 calories per day while breastfeeding. How many of these calories should come from food? 330