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BREAST MILK &FORMULA CONTAINS
20kg/oz
FULL TERM NEWBORN DAILY REQUIRES:
100-110 kcal/kg or 45-50 kcal/pound
NEEDS 550-600 cc OF FORMULA OR BREAST MILK/DAY

1st day of feeding 5-7 ml
Day 3 .75-3ml
Day 7 1.5-2oz
Babies loose weight the first:
7-10 days of life
INFANTS SHOULD LOSE less than 10% OF BODY WEIGHT
NEWBORNS CONSUME LESS THAN NEEDED
@ 7% WEIGHT LOSS—CAUSE SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED TO ASSURE ADEQUATE NURSING

SSMALL STOMACH END OF 1ST WEEK, STOMACH CAPACITY INCREASES INFANT SLEEPS THRU HUNGER INFANTS USUALLY REGAIN WEIGHT BY 14 DAYS
NEWBORN MAY SLEEP THRU HUNGER
MUST WAKE BABY UP EVERY 2-3 HOURS TO FEED
SMALL STOMACH CAPACITY
MAY ONLY TAKE AN OUNCE AT EACH FEEDING AT 1 DAY OF AGE STOMACH CAPACITY WILL INCREASE

NORMAL EXCRETION OF MECONIUM & URINE----^ WEIGHT LOSS
WATER NEEDS
MORE THAN AN ADULT IN PROPORTION TO SIZE BREAST MILK OR FORMULA MEETS ALL FLUID REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEWBORN

40-60 ml/kg (18-27 ml/lb)
MORE THAN AN ADULT IN PROPORTION TO SIZE BREAST MILK OR FORMULA MEETS ALL FLUID REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEWBORN
Colustrum :
FIRST WEEK
RICH IN IMMUNOGLOBULINS
ESTABLISHES NORMAL
INTESTINAL FLORA
FACILITATES PASSAGE OF
MECONIUM
NUTRIENT COMPOSITION
GEARED TOWARD NEWBORN
Mature Breast Milk
REPLACES TRANSITIONAL
MILK @ 2 WEEKS
BLUISH, THINNER THAN
COLOSTRUM
APPROPRIATE

20 kcal/oz
CALORIES &
NUTRIENTS
Contains:
PROTEIN
CONCENTRATION IN BREAST MILK PERFECT
BABY’S KIDNEYS IMMATURE
BABY MAY REACT TO PROTEIN IN COW’S MILK
DECREASED ALLERGIES IN BREAST MILK

Breast milk contains Taurine important for Bile conjunction and Brain Development. Tyroseine, and phenalynine are low in breast because baby does not have enzymes to digest them.
CARBOHYDRATE
LACTOSE INCREASES ACIDITY IN INTESTINES
DECREASES UNDESIREABLE BACTERIA
INCREASES GOOD BACTERIA
AIDS IN ABSORPTION OF CALCIUM
MAGNESIUM & PHOSPHORUS
FAT
30-55% OF CALORIES
DIFFERENT FROM COW’S MILK FAT
MORE EASILY DIGESTED
ANTIMICROBIAL
FOREMILK & HINDMILK
HINDMILK
MORE FAT
MORE SATIETY
HELPS WEIGHT GAIN

Use only iron fortified milk first year.
Vitamin D
VITAMIN D IS LOW IN BREAST MILK
LOW SUN EXPOSURE, DARK SKIN
AT RISK FOR LOW VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION IS RECOMMENDED
MINERALS
COW’S MILK FORMULA INHIBITS IRON ABSORPTION
NEEDS TO BE IRON FORTIFIED
IRON IN BREASTMILK MORE EASILY ABSORPED
BREASTFED BABIES HAS IRON STORES FOR 6 MONTHS
IRON SUPPLEMENTATION @ 4-6 MONTHS
MINERALS ^ IN FORMULA---
MUST DILUTE PROPERLY FOR KIDNEYS
FORMULA
REPLACES BREAST MILK
DO NOT USE COW’S MILK FOR INFANTS LESS THAN ONE YEAR
SPECIAL FORMULA FOR
INFANTS WITH PROBLEMS

Do not introduce formula until been breast feeding 3-4 weeks
FACTORS INFLUENCING FEEDING METHOD
FAMILY SUPPORT
CULTURE
EMPLOYMENT
PHYSIOLOGY OF MILK PRODUCTION
during pregnancy the anterior pittuatary secretes high levels of prolactin, hormone that causes breasts to produce milk. However, milk production is prevented by estrogen, progesterone, and human placental lactogen, which inhibit breast response to prolactin.

Prolactin is increased when placental hormones decrease. suckling increases and at night. Prolactin decreases first few weeks unless breast is stimulated.
Oxytocin:
increases from the posterior pituatary increases in response to nipple stimulation and causes the milk-ejection reflex , commonly known as le-down reflex.

resulting contraction in Alveoli (myoepithelial cells) release milk into the ducts. When mother thinks or hears child they have increase oxytocin resulting in let down. Pain or lack of relaxtion can inhibit. Also may have uterine contractions.
HUNGER CUES
LICKING MOVEMENTS
LIP SMACKING
ROOTING
HANDS TO MOUTH
SUCKING ON HANDS
INCREASED ACTIVITY
CRYING (LATE SIGN)
LATCH SCORE
PROPER LATCH
AUDIBLE SWALLOWING
TYPE OF NIPPLE
COMFORT OF NIPPLE
OR BREAST
HOLD OR POSITIONING
INVERTED NIPPLES SHELLS MAY OR MAY NOT BE HELPFUL
Retracted nipple appears flat and broad.-

Inverted nipple can be pulled out from sulcus where it hides.

PUMPING BREASTS WITH AN ELECTRIC BREAST PUMP BEFORE FEEDING MAY BE EFFECTIVE
C HOLD—SOME USE V HOLD FOR HOLDING THE BREAST WHILE NURSING
positions: cradle hold, cross cradle hold,football hold, lying down
FEEDING PRACTICES
8-12 TIMES DAILY q 2-3hours (formula 3-4)
CLUSTER FEEDS IN LATE AFTERNOONS &
EARLY EVENING
NURSE AS LONG AS THE INFANT IS NURSING
VIGOROUSLY ON ONE SIDE…..BURP AND

DO NOT WASH MOTHER’S NIPPLES WITH SOAP & WATER
Removes the natural protective oils
Can cause soreness & dryness
SWITCH SIDES
THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL NURSING VARIATIONS
NEONATE TEMPORARY GROWTH SPURT
AT 2 WEEKS OF AGE
*BABY WILL INCREASE FREQUENCY OF FEEDING*
*MOTHER IS NOT LOSING HER MILK*
ESTABLISHING EARLY MILK SUPPLY
SUPPORT, TEACHING REFERRAL TO MOTHER
AVOID FORMULA SUPPLEMENTATION
ENCOURAGE ADEQUATE MILK SUPPLY
WITH FREQUENT FEEDINGS, REST, DIET ETC
AVOID NIPPLE CONFUSION
BREAK SUCTION WHEN REMOVING FROM BREAST
BREAK SUCTION WHILE NURSING
slide finger into mouth to stop
Nipple confusion
avoid formula while breastfeeding. Nipple feeding is a different mechanism than bottle feeding baby is confused.

Tips: babies should be breasfed within an hour of delivery.

Avoid bottles and pacifiers first few weeks
ENGORGEMENT
NORMAL—2ND TO 3RD DAY
TEMPORARY, NORMAL
DOESN’T INTERFER WITH NURSING
ANOTHER ENGORGEMENT—
CAUSED BY MILK RETENTION BY TOO SHORT,

Apply cold after feedings, apply heat before feedings.
NORMAL—2ND TO 3RD DAY
TEMPORARY, NORMAL
DOESN’T INTERFER WITH NURSING
ANOTHER ENGORGEMENT—
CAUSED BY MILK RETENTION BY TOO SHORT,
INFREQUENT, DELAYED FEEDINGS
MASSAGE BREASTS (ENHANCES LET-DOWN)
COLD/HEAT, BRA
INFREQUENT, DELAYED FEEDINGS
MASSAGE BREASTS (ENHANCES LET-DOWN)
COLD/HEAT, BRA
NIPPLE PAIN
USUALLY FROM
IMPROPER LATCH
CRACKED NIPPLES
IF SEVERE—MAY NEED REFERRAL
PLUGGED DUCT
HARD, TENDER, AREA ON BREAST
MASSAGE AREA, APPLY HEAT
NURSE FREQUENTLY TO EMPTY DUCT & BREAST

Position infant's chin toward lump will help drainage. can lead mastitis
Mastitis
infection of the breast. caused by staphylococcus aureus or viridan streptococci (skin flora) carried by mom or infants nose. engangement and stasis may precede

causes: bra too tight, fatigued and stressed mother.
Thrush from baby may be cause.

Work thru it.....keep going
Breast Pump
should be used within 6 hours of birth. q 3-4 hours or 2 x a night when prolactin levels are high.

sessions should be 15 to 20 minutes long. 8-12 sessions in a 24 hour period are best.
INDIVIDUAL BABY BOTTLES
SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR ONE FEEDING
IT SHOULD BE DISCARDED
DUE TO BACTERIAL GROWTH
TYPES OF FORMULA
READY TO USE
CONCENTRATED
POWDERED
FORMULA FEEDING
BOTTLES & NIPPLES INDIVIDUAL CHOICE
PREPARE A SINGLE OR 24 HOURS FEEDING
IF SAFE WATER SUPPLY—NO STERILIZATION
BOTTLES CAN BE WASHED IN DISHWASHER
NIPPLES WASH BY HAND

Bottle of formula use 1 time----throw away if not used.
*ASEPTIC STERILIZATION*
BOTTLES AND EQUIPMENT
ARE BOILED
SEPARATELY
FROM WATER
FOR DILUTING THE FORMULA
*TERMINAL STERILIZATION*
STERILIZE
FORMULA
AT THE
SAME
TIME
AS THE
BOTTLES
FORMULA FEEDING
POSITIONING
BURPING
FREQUENCY
FEED Q 3-4 HOURS—TAILOR TO DEMAND
BABY WILL TAKE ½ TO 1 OZ PER FEEDING DAY ONE
THEN WILL ^ TO 2-3 OZ PER FEEDING BY DAY 3-5
FORMULA FEEDING
DON’T HEAT IN MICROWAVE
DON’T PROP THE BOTTLE
Benefits of breastfeeding
Allergies are less likely to develop.
May prevent or delay atopic dermatitis, cow's milk allergy, and wheezing.
Immunologic properties help prevent infections. decreased incidence of respiratory infection; meningitis, some cancers, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and infant mortality.
Increases visual acuity.
composition meets the infant's specific nutritional needs.
Nutritional and immunologic properties change according to infant's needs
Easily digested, with nutrients that are well absorbed.
Protein, fat and carbohydrate occur in the most suitable proportions.

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