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-An iron binding protein that prevents gastrointestinal diseases. Found only in human milk, not
bovine milk.
-Declines over lactation
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 144. -
questions and answers-Lactoferrin
-Found in the whey component of breastmilk, this enzyme creates a bactericidal and
anti-inflammatory response.
-Increases starting at 6 months after delivery.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 146. -
questions and answers-Lysozyme
-Outcome
-Affected by the independent variable; response the researcher wishes to explain
Examples: comfort, change in attitudes - questions and answers-Dependent variable
-Primary carbohydrate found in human milk; supplies energy to the infant's rapidly growing brain
-Present in the newborn's gut at birth
-Constant amount throughout lactation (although more concentrated the more frequent the
feeds)
-Enhances calcium absorption
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 869-870. -
questions and answers-Lactose
-Refers to the likelihood of something happening in a population exposed to a substance or
event compared to the risk of what it would be for an unexposed population
-If the RR is "1" then each group has equal risk. RR of "2 or more" means that the exposure
group has a higher chance of getting whatever is being studied (i.e. sore or damaged nipples)
Example: RR of a woman developing sore or damaged nipples from using a breast pump to
remove milk versus the risk of only using a baby to remove milk. - questions and
answers-Relative Risk (RR)
, -Remains elevated throughout the first six months PP in women who breastfeed regularly and
can remain elevated after 6 months in response to suckling
-Follows a circadian rhythm, being higher during the night (while sleeping) than during the day
-Declines slowly during the course of lactation - questions and answers-Serum Prolactin (after
delivery)
-Type of herpes virus found in human milk, genital tract, urine, and pharynx. Transmitted by
close contact. Avoid pumping or breastfeeding in premature infants if mom has acute infection.
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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 204. -
questions and answers-CMV Cytomegalovirus
-Vertically short
-When closed, the tongue is in lateral contact with the gums and roof of the mouth - questions
and answers-Infant's mouth
15-30 grams or 1/2 to 1 ounce a day.
Walker, 2009. Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence (2nd ed.), page
284. - questions and answers-Expected daily weight gain in the first 3 months
A birth weight of less than 1500 grams.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671. -
questions and answers-Very low birth weight infant
A birth weight of less than 2500 grams.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671. -
questions and answers-Low birth weight infant
A carbohydrate consisting of monosaccharides found in breastmilk. Antibacterial properties.
Promotes the growth of Lactobacillus bifidus.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 872. -
questions and answers-Oligosaccharide
A fistula (passage way) between the trachea and esophagus. Oral feedings are withheld until
the fistula is surgically repaired due to the risk of aspiration.
Merck manuals Online Medical Library.
www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec19/ch289/ch289b.html?qt=tracheoesophageal
fistula&alt=sh. - questions and answers-TE Fistula Tracheoesophageal fistula
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