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Denning [Date] [Course title]
,it is important to have a __ in breastfeeding - Answer: well balanced diet
you do not need to eat perfectly, however certain issues could arise if mom isnt getting enough of
something, therefore affecting - Answer: milk production
losing too much blood in birth can affect - Answer: lactation
breastmilk is made from - Answer: moms blood
pediatrician may want to start baby on vitamin drops, however if mom is exclusively breastfeeding for 6
months babys levels - Answer: should be fine
formula has more iron than breastmilk, but not the absorbable kind. this is why iron fortified cereals
were made to - Answer: be babys first solid food
vit d deficiency is a large problem. however, sun exposure for children under 1 is not suggested. vit d
supplementation of 400 ius starting in the first few days of life may help prevent - Answer: rickets
mom can take more vit d to help baby get supply in breastmilk. she would need - Answer: 6400 ius
mom needs _____ cups of water every 24 hours - Answer: 6-8
too much water has a ___ effect on milk supply - Answer: negative
mom should be coached to drink to __ her thirst - Answer: satisfy
fruits, veggies, beverages, and soups are also forms of - Answer: water intake
vegetarians and vegans may struggle to get ___ in their diet - Answer: b12 and iron
,a b12 deficiency in breast milk can lead baby to have - Answer: devastating effects on the neurological
growth of the child
no more than 300mg of caffeine a day is acceptable for the breastfeeding mom - Answer: or else too
much stimulant could pass to baby
alcohol flows in and out of breastmilk like it does blood. - Answer: so mothers should wait 1-2 hours
after on drink to breastfeed
it is reccommended to wait until the alcohol "buzz" is gone before breastfeeding - Answer: this way the
baby doesnt get buzzed too lol
only time removes the alcohol in the milk. this is why you cannot - Answer: pump and dump
ideas for expired breastmilk - Answer: baths. breastmilk is a skin softener. (never use moldy milk)
freeze it. freeze into cubes to treat minor cuts scrapes and bruises. the cold will help reduce sweeling
and inflammation while the breastmilks healing properties work too.
make soap.
colostrum - Answer: available in tsp. helps babys gut microbiome.
rich in antibodies aka immunoglobulins.
antibodies and immunoglobulins - Answer: are live cells in breastmilk and cannot be recreated in
formula
three most measurable benefits of exclusive breastfeeding are - Answer: less ear infections, less
diarrhea and lower childhood obesity rates
breastfeedng benefit for mom - Answer: lowers risk of breast cancer. lowers risk of postpartum
depression. lowers risk of ovarian cancer. lowers risk of type 2 diabetes. etc
there are rare medical conditions that do not allow mom to breastfeed - Answer: these are rare
, medical conditions that prevent a mother from breastfeeding include - Answer: sheehans syndrome,
hiv, taking antiretroviral meds, active tuberculosis, street drugs, chemo, radiation therapy, severe
mental illness, active herpes lesions on her breasts.
breasts are - Answer: sponges
most medications are made with big molecules as to not - Answer: get into the breastmilk
infant risk center - Answer: assist in medication info
lactmed - Answer: assist in medication info
lactation risk category - Answer: assist in medication info
mothertobaby.org - Answer: assist in medication info
general causes of nipple soreness - Answer: improper positions at breast. soreness at the tip of the nip
(baby isnt wide or deep enough). flat or inverted nipples. disorganized or dysfunctional. breaking suction
improperly. using nipple shields wrong. sensitivity to nipple creams. improper or excess breast pump
usage. thrush. delayed healing of cracks or abrasions. prolonged exposure to wet nursing pads or dry
abrasive fabric.
treating sore nipples - Answer: level 1: air dry breasts after feeds, hand express a small amount of
breastmilk on areola and nipple as breastmilk heals skin.
level 2: hydrogel pads (ameda, medela, soothies, lansinoh) apply to breasts and wear bras between
feeds.
level 3: apply lanolin based nipple cream (or oure oils like coconut or olive) to nipples after
breastfeeding, no need to wipe off, but use in bra with dry disposable breast pads.
level 4: make a salt water soak with 1 cup of warm water a tsp of table salt. have mom dip for a few
minutes only after breastfeeds. then apply lanolin. use breast pads.
level 5: in US pharmacies dr jack newmans all purpose nipple ointment APNO.
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