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The healthy people 2010 contains wide ranging national health goals focusing on what two major themes?
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1. Increasing the quality and years of healthy life
2. Eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health status |
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A specific objective related to breast feeding is to "_______"
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increase the proportion of women who breast feed.
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source of milk for offspring, AKA breast
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Mammary gland
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rounded or oblong shaped cavity present in breast
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Alveoli
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cells in acinus (milk gland) that are responsible for secreting milk components into ducts
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Secretory cells
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____ and ____ increase during puberty ; levels of both hormones increase dramatically to prepare mammary glands for lactation
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Estrogen and progesterone
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when milk formation begins
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lactogenesis I
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increased blood flow to breast ; milk "comes in"
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LActogenesis II
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milk composistion is stable
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Lactogenesis III
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stimulates milk production; released in response to suckling, stress, sleep, and sexual intercourse
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prolactin
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stimulates letdown; tingling of the breast may occur corresponding to contractions in milk ducts; causes uterus to contract, seal blood vessels and shrink in size
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Oxytocin
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Human milk is the only food needed by the majority of healthy infants for~ 6 months ; It nurtures and protects infants from _____
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infectious disease
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The _______ changes over a single feeding, over a day, based on age of the infant, presence of infection in the breast, with menses and maternal nutrition status
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composition of human milk
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line the alveoli and can contract to cause milk to be secreted into ducts
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myoepithelial cells
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hormone produced during letdown that causes milk to eject into ducts
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oxytocin
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larger ducts for storage of milk behind the nipple
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lactiferous sinuses
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rounded structures of mammary glands
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lobes
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term for human milk production
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lactogenesis
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___ in mammary glands are the functional units
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avleoli
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Each avleoli is composed of _____ with a duct in the center
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secretory cells
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_____ that line the alveoli contract during letdown causing milk ejection
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myoepithelial cells
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Milk is stored in the ________
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lactiferous sinuses
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During puberty the ovaries mature with increases in ____ and ____
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estrogen and progesterone
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The first milk secreted during the first few days ; very high in proteins such as secretory IgA and lactoferrin
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Colostrum
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major component in human milk , isotonic with maternal plasma
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water
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~0.65 kcal/mL; higher fat milk has more calories than lower fat milk; lower in calories than human milk substitute (HMS)
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energy
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provide 1/2 the calories in human milk
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lipids
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_____ reflects dietary intake of the mother
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fatty acid profile
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Lipids in Human milk: Very low fat diet with adequate CHO & protein, milk is high in __________
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medium chain fatty acids
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essential for retinal development
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DHA - docosahexaenoic acid
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present in human milk from maternal diet
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trans fatty acids
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higher in human milk than HMS; early consumption of cholesterol through breast milk appears to be related to lower blood cholesterol levels later in life
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Cholesterol
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lower than in whole cow's milk ; have antiviral and antimicrobial effects
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Total proteins in human milk
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main protein in mature human milk ; facilitates calcium absorption
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casein
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a soluble protein that precipitates by acid or enzyme ; some minerals, hormones and vitamin binding proteins are part of whey
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Whey
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~ 20 - 25% nitrogen in human milk ; use to make non-essential amino acids
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non-protein nitrogen
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Dominate CHO in human milk; enhances calcium absorption
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lactose
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prevent binding of pathogenic microorganisms to gut, which prevents infection and diarrhea
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Oligosaccharides
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content in colostrum is ~ double that of mature milke ; yellow color from beta carotene
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Vitamin A
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content reflective of mother's exposure to sun
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Vitamin D
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Level linked to milk's fat content ; level not adequate to meet needs of preterm infants
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Vitamin E
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~5% of breastfed infants at risk for K deficiency based on clotting factors; infants who did not receive K injection at birth may be deficient
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Vitamin K
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Water soluble Vitamins in human milk: content reflective of mother's diet ; vitamin most likely to be deficient is ___
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B6
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___ and ____ are bound to whey proteins
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Vitamin B12 and folate
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____ is seen in women who have hypothyroidism or latent pernicious anemia , are vegans or malnourished, have had gastric bypass
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Low B12
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__________ : content related to growth of infant , concentration decreases over 1st 4 months except for magnesium
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minerals contribute to osmolality
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Minerals in human milk mostly have high _________ , exclusively breastfed infants have very low risk of ______ despite low iron content of human milk
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bioavalibility and anemia
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bound to protein and highly available , rare defect in mammary gland uptake of zinc may cause zinc deficiency that appears as diaper rash
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zinc
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_____ is the only mineral not affected by the mother's diet
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fluoride
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______ in mother's diet influences taste of breast milk
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flavor of foods
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Exposure to a _______ may contribute to infants interest and acceptance of new flavors in solid foods
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variety of flavors
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increased _______ stimulates uterus to return to prepregnancy status
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oxytocin
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What are the benefits of breastfeeding for women? (3)
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1. increased oxytocin stimulates uterus to return to prepregnancy status
2. delay in monthly ovulation resulting in longer intervals between pregnancies 3. increased self- confidence and bonding with infants |
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What are the benefits of breast feeding for infants? (7)
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1. nutritional benefits
2. immunological benefits - lower infant mortality in developing countries 3. reductions in chronic illnesses 4. breastfeeding and childhood overweight 5. cognitive benefits 6. socioeconomic benefits 7. analgesic effects |
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According to the AAP and the U.S. surgeon general optimal duration of breastfeeding is what?
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exclusively for 6 months and best to breastfeed for 12 months
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prevents infants from taking things into lungs
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Gag reflex
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infant opens mouth wide when close to breast and thrusts tongue forward
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oral search reflex
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infant turns to side when stimulated on that side
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rooting reflex
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_____ is signaled by infant bringing hands to mouth, sucking on them and moving head from side to side
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Hunger
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___ is a late sign of hunger
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crying
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allow infant to nurse on one breast as long as they want to ensure they get _____ with its high fat content that provides satiety.
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hindmilk
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____ feedings a day are normal for newborns
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10-12 ; stomach empyting occurs in about 1.5 hours for breastfed infants
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In infants stomach emptying occurs in ____
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~1.5 hours
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What are the vitamin supplements for breastfeeding?
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vitamin K and sometimes Vitamin D
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all US infants receive injections at birth
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Vitamin K
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exclusively breastfed infants need supplements at 2 months
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Vitamin D
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What is the normal weight loos for newborns during the 1st week?
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~7% of birth weight
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If there is weight loss of ___ there should be evaluation by the lactation consultant
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10% or more
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Malnourished infants become ___, ___, ____ and _____.
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sleepy, non-responsive, have a weak cry & wet few diapers
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By day 5 to 7infants should have ___ wet diapers, and ___ soiled diapers
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6; 3-4
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Carries can occur in children who are breast fed, risk factor is ____________
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frequent nursing at night after 1st year
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All children should be seen ______ months after the 1st tooth erupts or at ____ age
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6 months, or 1st year of age
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Based on mypyramid, a breast feeding woman needs ____ calories for her diet.
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2400
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the maternal diet should include:
grains = ? vegetables = ? fruits = ? milk = ? meats and beans = ? oil = ? |
8 ounces
3 cups 2 cups 3 cups 6.5 ounces 7 teaspoons |
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What are the energy and nutrient needs for lactation?
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Energy needs vary by activity levels; DRI : + 500 kcal/day for the 1st 6 months and +400 kcal/day afterwords
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Components of maternal diet may be linked to ____: Culprit foods are what?
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colic: cow's milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy and fish
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protein-calorie malnutrition : results in reduction in milk ____ but not _____
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volume, not quality
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Weight loss during breastfeeding: Theoretically, the caloric DRI assume a loss of ____ kg/month
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0.8kg/month
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Most women do not reach prepregnancy weight by ____ after birth
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1 year after birth
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Modest or short-term energy reductions do not decrease ______
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milk production
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Modest energy restriction combined with increased activity may help women _________
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lose weight and body fat
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Exercise does not inhibit _____ or ____
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milk production or infant growth
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____ enhances fatty acid mobilization
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aerobic activity
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Restriction in energy intake enhances _____
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prolactin
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_______ is not needed in well-nourished women
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vitamin and mineral supplements
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lactating women should drink _____
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to thirst
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Depending on the type diet a lactating woman is on determine the _____ that may be needed
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supplement
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Women who are Overweight or obesity prior to pregnancy and excess prenatal weight gain breastfeed for a _______ duration
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shorter
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Both ________ and _____ mothers need breastfeeding support
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low-income and more affluent mothers
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What are the barriers to breastfeeding ? (6)
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1. embarrassment
2. time and social constraints 3. lack of support from family and friends 4. lack of confidence 5. concerns about diet and health 6. fear of pain |
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What is avalible to breastfeeding women for breastfeeding promotion, facilitation, and support? (6)
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1. role of the health care system is supporting breast feeding
2. prenatal breastfeeding education and support 3. lactation support in hospitals and birthing centers 4. lactation support after discharge 5. the work place 6. the community |
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A pediatrician, nurse or other knowledgeable health care practitioner should see all breastfed infants at ____ of age
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2-4 days of age
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founded in 1956 ; international organiation that provides education, information, support and encouragement to women who want to breast feed
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Le Leche League
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for ________ a multidisciplinary breastfeeding task force should be established with representatives from physicians, hospitals and birthing centers, public health, home visitors, la leche league, government/industry/and school boards, and journalists
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The community
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What are the public food an d nutrition programs?
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USDA WIC program
and Model breastfeeding programs |
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WIC national breastfeeding promotion project - loving support makes breastfeeding work; wellstart international
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Model breastfeeding programs
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The vast majority of women do not experience significant problems during breastfeeding
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true
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Most porblems could have been prevented with proper prenatal breastfeeding education and a positive breastfeeding initiaiton period
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true
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What are the common breastfeeding conditions? (6)
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1. sore nipples
2. letdown failure 3. hyperactive letdown 4. engorgement 5. plugged duct 6. infection - mastitus |
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When milk doesnt eject from the breast, very uncommon, oxytocin nasal spray may be prescribed, relaxation techniques may help reduce problem
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Letdown failure
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may be prevented by proper positioning of the baby on breast, the areola should be in the baby's mouth with tonge and extended against lower lip
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sore nipples
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streams of milk come from breast(often time from both breasts) ; if too active may cause infant to choke while nursing ; mother should express milk untill the flow slows then allow infant to nurse ; can cause gas in the infant because the infant tries to drink faster and takes in too much air
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hyperactive letdown
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breasts are overfilled with milk; results when supply-and-demand process is not yet established are milk is abdundant
best prevention: nurse frequently- newborns may nurse every 1 to 2 hours when the baby isnt yet empting the breasts and when the baby starts sleeping more and doesnt feed as much |
engorgement
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caused by milk staying in the ducts; painful knot may form in breast; treated by massage and warm compress; prevented by complete emptying of breasts and chaning position of infant while feeding
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plugged duct
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mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast ; incidence is 1 to 5 % of breast feeding women; most common at 2-3 weeks postpartum; gives off a flu like feeling; early treatment: feed the baby as much as possible to empty breasts, and antibiotics
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infection - mastitus
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What may mastitus (infection) result from? (3)
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1. sore and cracked nipples
2. blood borne source of bacterial infection 3. missing a feeding resulting in engorement then plugged duct may precipitate engorement |
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Most medications are excreted through the breast milk ; true or flase?
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true
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_____ are not at as high of a risk for drug side effects
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older infants
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What are the following examples of? Pharmacokintetic properties of the drug, time average breast milk/plasma drug concentration ratoio drug exposure index, infants ability to absorb detoxify and excrete the drug, infants age feeding pattern total diet and health
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Variables to consider related to medications during lactation
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the ratio of the concentration of the drug in the milk to the concentration of the drug in the maternal plasma
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milk/plasma drug concentration ratio
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the average infant milk intake per kilogram body weight body weight per day X (the milk plasma ratio divided by the rate of drug clearance) X 100
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Exposure index
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Even when a safe drug is chosen keep a look for any _______ in the infant
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differences (changes)
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Current evidence suggests combined oral contraceptives (OC) may reduce _____
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the volume of breast milk
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The ACOG & WHO recommend against use of combined OC during _______
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the first 6 weeks postpartum
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_____ only OC & implants are safe and effective
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Progestin
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Herbs during lactation :
1. Echinacea - 2. Ginseng root - 3.St. John's wart- 4.Ephedra (ma huang) 5.Fenugreek- 6.Cabage leaves - |
1.not recommeded
2. not recommended 3. may suppresses lactation 4. not recommended 5. infants may be allergic 6. safe for topical use to reduce engorgement |
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___ quickly passes to the breast milk
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alochol
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Level of alcohol is breast milk iss the same as in _____
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maternal plasma
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Peak plasma levels occur at ___ mins after consumption if consumed w/o food and ___ mins after if consumed with food
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30-60 w/o
60-90 with |
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Alcohol decreases ____ & ___
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oxytocin and letdown
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Alcohol does what to the milk?
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affects the odor - the infant may refuse to drink due to the odor
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What is the impact of the alochol on breast milk? (4)
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1. decreases Oxycontin and letdown
2. affects odor of the milk 3. decreases volume consumed by the infant 4. interferes with sleep patterns of the infant |
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Nicotine in the breast milk levels are _____ times higher in breast milke than mother's blood plasma
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1.5 to 3 times higher
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the half-life of nicotine is ___ mins so best to delay feeding as long as possible after smoking
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95 minutes
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What are the of nicotine while breast feeding ?
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otitis media, respiratory infections, asthma , colic and reflux
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____ may change DNA and RNA & the proteins needed for growth
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Marijuana
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the level of caffeine in the mothers breast milk is only ___ of that in the mother's plasma
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1%
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____ may accumulate in infants younger than 3 to 4 months - it varies from infant to infant
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caffeine
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____ may interfere with sleep or cause hyperactivity and fussiness of infant ; but there are no proven long term effects
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Caffeine
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What are the drugs or substances that are classified by the AAP as drugs of abuse and are contraindicated ? (4)
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1. amphetamines
2. cocaine 3. heroin 4. phencyclidine (angel dust, PCP) |
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a yellow color of the skin seen in about 60% of full-term and 80% of preterm infants
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Jaundice
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How common is jaundice in full term infants? preterm infants?
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60% and 80%
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If jaundice is not resolved the elevated ____ can cause permanent neurological damage
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bilirubin
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____ is the most frequent cause for hospital readmission for newborns?
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jaundice
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What are 2 major risk factors for severe hyperbilirubinemia?
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1. jaundice observed in the first 24 hours of life
2. gestational age of 35-36 weeks exclusive breastfeeding, particulalarly if nursing isnt going well and weight loss is excessive |
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What are 2 minor risk factors of severe hyperbilirubinemia?
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1. gestational age of 37-38 weeks
2. jaundice observed before dischange macrosomic infant of a diabetic mother |
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What are 2 decreased risk factors of severe hyperbilirubinemia?
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1. gestational age of >= 41 weeks
2. exclusive bottle feeding Discharge from hospital after 72 hours |
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What are 3 environmental polluntants that may be found in breast milk?
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1. lead - renal, central nervous system impairments
2. mercury - central nervous system impairements 3. brominated flame retardants - thyroid disorders, brain development |
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The WHO and AAP and the USDHHS overwhelmingly support the imporatance of breastfeeding even in a contaminated wold.
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True
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a pigment produced as heme from red blood cells break down
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bilirubin
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____ is usually processed by the liver and excreted in the baby's stool
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bilirubin
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The newborn's liver is not fully mature so _____ is common during the dirst few days of life
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jaundice
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Where does the color first appear with jaundice int he body?
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first in the face and upper body then progresses downward toward the toes
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In the fetal state _____ were needed to carry oxygen delivered by the placenta
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high levels of hemoglobin
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At birth infants have very high levels of hemoglobin and hematocrits at levels of ___ and ___
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50 and 60%
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As an infant breathes on his own, high hemoglobin is not needed so RBC begin to break down at ____
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higher rates
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Explain the physiological occurance of New born jaundice
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Beings the 1st day after birth rising steadly with a peak around days 6-7 , Bilirubin level <12 mg/dL , Condition resolves within a few days ; the cause is normal heme breakdown
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Explain the pathological new born jaundice
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begins within 1st day after birth rises rapidly and lasts longer ; Bilirubin levels are > 8 mg/dL in the first day; medical intervention with photo-therapy ; cause : various pathological conditions --> immunological disorder galactosemia
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____ is toxic to cells and may cause brain damage
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Bilirubin
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Brain and brain cells destroyed by bilirubin do not ______
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regenerate
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What is the mortality rate of bilirubin encepahlopath or kernicterus ?
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50%
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What may bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus cause?
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cerebral palsy, hearing loss, paralysis of upward gaze. ; only occurs when not treated properly
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Onset later than physiological jaundice - typically the 7th to 10th day
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breast-milk jaundice syndrome
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____ of breast-fed infants are jaundiced at 3 weeks
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1/3 of infants
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Thought that more bilirubin is reabsorbed due to factors in breast milk that promote its absorption ; while the cause is unknown this is a possible reason.
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Breast-milk jaundice syndrome
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______ typically resolved it self but in severe cases is treated like regular physiological jaundice
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breast-milk jaundice syndrome
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The AAP guideliens recommend ______ for the treatment of jaundice
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phototherapy using fluorescent lights
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During the treatment of jaundice the light is absorbed in the bilirubin changing it to a _______ product that can be excreted by the kidneys
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water-soluble
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The AAP guidelines encourage the _____ of breast feeding
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continuation
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Inform parents that most breastfed infants will become ______
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jaundice
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Only _____ of these infants will develop extreme hyperbilirubinemia and kernicterus
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a small fraction
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What is the main obstacle when breastfeeding twins, triplets, and quadrulplets ?
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time and fatigue of the mother
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____ increases milk supple
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frequent nursing
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Parents of multiples need support in ? (4)
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1. organizaion
2. feeding 3. individualization 4. stress management |
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_______ for greaterthan or equal to 4 months protects against allergies ectopic dermatitis and wheezing.
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exclusively breast feeking
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the development of food allergies are influecne by what numerous factors?
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genetics, duration of breast feeding, time of introductino of other foods , maternal smoking , air pollution , etc.
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Consumption of ____ by the lactating mother may protect against allergies
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omega 3 fatty acids
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no scienctific evidence does ___ foods in a mothers diet produce gas in infant
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gassy foods
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Low-allergen maternal diet associated with reduction in _______
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distressed behavior (colic)
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What are the allergenic foods eliminated ?
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cows milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat,soy and fish
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Infants born ___ weeks may have subtle immaturity making breastfeeding difficult
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~ 37 weeks
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What are the complications of near term infants?
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respiratory instability, poor temperature control, lower glycogen and fat stores , immature immune system, weak suck-swallow coordination
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___ may be transmitted to infant by breast milk
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HIV
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tranmission rates __ to __ depending on duration of breastfeeding with HIV infection.
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5 to 40%
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What does the DHHS recommend when it comes to mothers with HIV infection and breast feeding?
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should not breastfeed or provide their breast milk for the nutrition of their own infant or other infants
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provide human milk to infants who cannot be breastfed by their mothers
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human milk banks
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some neonates ICU's had milk banks until the 1980's when ___ became prevalent
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HIV infections
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What are 2 model programs for breast feeding ?
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1. Breastfeeding promotion in physicians' Office practices (BPPOP)
2. The rush mothers' milk club |
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infant born between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation
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full term infant
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infant born at or before 37 weeks gestation
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preterm infant
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What is the typical weight of a full term infant ?
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2500 to 3800 g ( 5.5 to 8.5 lbs)
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What is the typical length of a full term infant?
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47-54 cm (18.5 to 21.5 in)
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___ of U.S. infants are born full term
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88%
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death that occurs within the first year of life
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infant mortality
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What is a major cause of infant mortality?
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low birth weight; ( <2500g)
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What are the other leading causes of infant mortaility?
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1. congenital malformations
2. preterm births 3. sudden infant death syndrome |
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What are 6 factors associated with infant mortality ?
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1. social and economic status
2. access to health care 3. medical interventions 4. teenage pregnancy 5. availability of abortion services 6. failure to prevent preterm and LBW birth |
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What are the resources and prevention programs to combat infant mortality? (5)
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1. medicaid
2. child health initiatives program (CHP) 3. Early periodic screening, detection, and treatment program ( EPSDT) 4. WIC and CDC (nutrition surveillance program) 5. Bright Futures |
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What does IUGR stand for?
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intrauterine growth retardation. What is the definition?
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what terms mean the infant was < 10th % wt/age
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small for gestational age (SGA) and intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
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What term means the new borh was > 90th % wt/age?
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large for gestational age (LGA)
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Infants ___ and __ in response to a firmiliar voice
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hear and move
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Because the infant CNS system is immature it results in what?
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inconsistent cues for hunger and satiety
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Infants have strong reflexes, especially in ____ and ____.
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suckle and root
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automatic response triggered by specific stimulus
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reflex
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infant turns head toward the cheeck that is touched
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rooting reflex
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reflex causing tongue to move forward and backward
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suckle reflex
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ability to control voluntary muscles
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motor development
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______ is top down - controls head first and lower legs last
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motor development
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Muscle development is from ___ to ____
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central to peripheral
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What does motor development influence?
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ability to feed self and the amount of energy expended
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Gross motor skills rate of development: at what months to the following actions happen?
1. fetal posture - 2. chin up 3. chest up 4. reach and miss 5. sit with support 6. sit on lap and grasp object 7. sit on high chair ; grasp dangling object 8. sit alone 9. stand with help 10. stand holding furniture 11. creep 12. walk when led 13. pull to stand by furniture 14. climb stair steps 15. stand alone 16. walk alone |
1. 0 months
2. 1 mo 3. 2 mo 4. 3 mo 5. 4 mo 6. 5 mo 7. 6 mo 8. 7 mo 9. 8 mo 10. 9 mo 11. 10 mo 12. 11 mo 13. 12 mo 14. 13 mo 15. 14 mo 16. 15 mo |
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a fixed period of time in which certain behaviors or developments emerge
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critical periods of infant development
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____ is necessary for sequential behaviors of development
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critical periods of infant development
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What are factors that impact cognition? (5)
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1. sensorimotor development
2. adequate nutrient intake 3. positive social and emotional interactions 4. genetics 5. combination of senses and motor skills |
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the fetus swallows ______ which stimulates intestinal maturation and growth
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amniotic fluid
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What are common problems of the digestive system development of infants ?
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gastroesophageal reflux (GER), diarrhea , and constipation; often due to increasing in maturity of GI tract (peristalsis ,etc)
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What are the factors that impact the rate of food passage in the GI tract?
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1. osmolarity of foods or liquids
2. colon bacterial flora 3. water and fluid balance |
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What is it important for new parents to learn?
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infant cures of hunger and satiety temperament of infant, how to respond to infant cues
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the infants emotional reactions to new situations, activity level, and sociability
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temperment; the temperment of the infant in relation to that of the parent can increase or decrease feeding problems
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What are the factors that account for the range of caloric needs of infants ?
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weight, growth rate, sleep/wake cycle, temperature and climate, physical activity, metabolic response to food, health status and recovery from illness
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What are the energy needs of a full term infant ?
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108 kcal/kg/day from birth to 6 months
98 kcal /kg/day from 6 to 12 months |
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What are the protein needs for full term infants from birth to 6 months?
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2.2 g/kg/day
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What are the protein needs for full term infants from 6 -12 months ?
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1.6 g/kg/day
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Breastmilk contains ___ calories from fat.
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55%
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Infants need cholesterol for ____ and ___ development
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growth and brain
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Why is it important that breast milk contain short-chain and medium-chain fatty acids ?
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easier for the infant's digestive tract to digest and utilize than long-chain fatty acids
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The metabolic rate of infants is ____ of any time after birth
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highest
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_______ result in protein catabolism impacting growth
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low carbohydrate and/or energy intake
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What nutrients/ besides proteins and fats are important in the infants diet?
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fluoride, vitamin D, sodium
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Elevated blood levels of ___ can be toxic to the developing brain, interfere with calcium and iron absorption, and bring about slowed growth and shorter statue
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lead; infants should be screened at 9 to 12 months but if siblings have been found to have it screening can start at 6 months
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____ is incorportated into the enamel of forming teeth, including those not yet erupted
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fluoride
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What is the DRI for fluoride ?
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0.1 - 0.5 mg/d depending on age; too much can cause discoloration
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What is the recommendation for Vitamin D because the breast milk has low amount if it?
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200 IU/ day ; if the infant is not exposed to adequate amounts of sun a supplement is needed
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____ is required for bone mineralization with calcium.
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vitamin D
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What is the recommendation for sodium?
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120 mg/day ; it is set to match the milk content
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Are there any recommendations for fiber and lead?
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no recommendations for either
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Newborns ___ birthweight by 4-6 months and __ by one year
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double . triple
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What does infant growth reflect?
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nutritional adequacy , health status, economic and environmental adequacy
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______ and _____ required for accurate measures
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calibrated scales and recumbent length measurement board
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What is the typical gains in weight and height (in length) for 0-3 months?
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weight - 20 to 30 g per day
600 to 900 g per month length - 1 mm per day 30 mm per month |
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What is the typical gains in weight and heigth (length ) for age of 3-6 months?
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weight - 15 to 21 g per day
450 to 630 g per month length - 0.68 mm per day 20 mm per month |
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What is the typical gain in weight and height (length) for age 6 -12 months?
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weight - 10 to 13 g per day
300 to 390 g per month length - 0.47 mm per day 14 mm per month |
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Physical growth assessment helps identify _______, preventing or minimizing slowing of the growth rate.
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health problems early
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Measures over time identify change in ____ and _____
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growth rate and need for intervention
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What are warning signs for infants?
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1. lack of weight gain
2. plateau in weight, length, or head circumference for greater than 1 month 3. drop in weight without regain in a few weeks |
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AAP & ADA recommend exclusive breastfeeding for _____ and continuation to _____
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1st 6 months and continuation to the 1st year
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Breast feeding should be initiated right after birth
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true
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___ and ___ indicate adequacy of milk volume
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growth rate and health status
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The standard infant formula provides ___; preterm formula provides ___
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standard = 20 cal/ oz
preterm = 22-24 cal / oz |
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IS any form of Cows milk okay to use during infancy?
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Whole, reduce-fat or skim cow's milk should not be used in infancy
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____ is linked to early introduction of cow's milk
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iron-deficiency anemia
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What is anemia linked to?
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GI blood loss, Calcium and phosphorus, displacement of iron-rich foods
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When is it okay to introduce cows milk?
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at 1 year
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Infants are born with ___ and ___ that aid in the development of infant feed skills
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reflexes and food intake regulatory mechanism
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Infants have an inherent preference for ____
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sweet taste
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At ____ the reflexes fade and infant begins to purposely signal wants and needs
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4-6 wks
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At ___ infants move tongue from side to side indicating readiness for solid foods
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4 - 6 months
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Food offered from spoon stimulates _____
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muscle development
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at 4-6 months offer small portions of _____ food on a spoon once or twice each day
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semisoft food
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____ is the least allergenic and is introduced 1st
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rice cereal
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What are the 7 recommendations for introduction of solid foods to infants?
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1. infant should not be overly tired or hungry
2. use small spoon with shallow bowl 3. allow infant to open mouth and extend tongue 4. place spoon on front of tongue with gentle pressure 5. avoid scraping spoon on infant's gums 6. pace feeding to allow infant to swallow 7. first meals may be 5-6 spoons over 10 minutes |
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What is the importance of infant feeding proper positions?
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improper positioning may cause choking, discomfort, and ear infections
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position young bottle fed infants in a ______ position
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semi-upright
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Spoon-feeding should be with infant __________
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seated with back and feet supported
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Adults feeding infants should be directly _____ .
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infront of the infant making eye contact
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First meals should be _____ over ____ time period
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5-6 spoons over a 10 minute period
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What are the steps for preparing for drinking in a cup? (4)
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1. offer water or juice from a cup after 6 months
2. wean to cup at 12 to 24 months 3. first portion from a cup is 1-2 oz 4. early weaning may result in plateau in weight and/or constipation |
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Can swallow pureed foods at ___
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4-6 months
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early introduction of lumpy foods may cause ___
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choking
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Can swallow very soft, lumpy foods at _____
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6-8 months
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by ____ infant can eat mashed foods
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8-10 months
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at 4-6 months the first foods should be ___
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iron-fortified baby cereal
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at 6 months the first foods introduced should be ____
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fruits and vegetables ; 1 new food every 2 to 3 days . this is done to determine if the infant has a food allergy
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___ are sanitary and convenient
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commercial baby foods
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at 9-12 months the first food introduced should be ____
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soft table foods
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What are the foods that are inappropriate and unsafe for infants/children?
(please pray real good sally has hot heat) |
popcorn, peanuts, raisins, whole grapes, stringy meats, hard candy or jelly beans, hot dogs, hard fruits or vegetables
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When should water be introduced?
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after 6 months ; limit the intake of juice and avoid cola and teas
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All forms of fluid contribute to ___ ; additional plain water needed in hot, humid climates .
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water intake
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____ is common in infants; pedialyte or sports drinks provide electrolytes but lower in calories than formula or breast milk
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dehydration
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How much food is enough for infants?
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infants vary in temperament; crying or fussiness may be interpreted as hunger resulting in over feeding
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first foods may appear to be rejected due to _____
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immature tongue movement
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How do infants learn food preferences?
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the flavor of breast milk is influenced by the mother's diet ; they have a genetic predisposition to sweet taste; food preference from infancy sets the stage for lifelong food habits
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Providing a ______ is recommended so infants can explore and move as a part of their developmental milestones
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stimulating environment
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Do infants require exercise?
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no. infants do not have the strength or reflexes to protect themselves and their bones are more easily broken than those of older children and adults
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What supplements are needed for infants?
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1. fluoride - for breast fed infants
2. iron - if the mother was anemic 3. vitamin B12 - if the mother is a vegan 4. Vitamin D - needed if low sun exposure |
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condition of inadequate weight or height gain thought to result from a calorie deficit, whether or not the cause can be identified as a health problem
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Failure to thrive (FTT)
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inadequate wt or length(height) gain resulting from a diagnosed medical illness
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organic failure to thrive
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inadequate wt or ht gain without an identifiable biological / medical diagnosis , so than an environmental cause is suspected
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non organic failure to thrive
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What is the recommended intervention for FTT?
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may be complex and involve a team approach including the registered dietitian
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general term used to group specific diagnoses together that limit daily living and functioning and occur before age 21
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developmental disabilities
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the sudden onset of irritability, fussiness or crying ; episodes may appear at the same time of each day ; disappears; cause is unknown but associated with GI upset, infant feeding practices
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Colic
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a condition marked by a sudden onset of irritability , or crying in a young infant between 2 weeks and 3 months of age who is otherwise growing and healthy
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colic
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uncommon in infants because of prenatal iron stores of the mother ; more common in low-income families
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iron-deficiency anemia
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Breastfed infants may be given iron supplements and iron fortified cereals at ____
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4-6 months
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What is the RDA of iron for infants?
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infants up to 6 months - 6 mg
6 to 12 months - 10 mg |
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Infants typically have ___ stools/day
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2 to 6 stools/day
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What are the causes of diarrhea and constipation?
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1. breastmilk
2. iron-fortified formula 3. soy formula 4. bacteria or virus |
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Prevention of baby bottle carries and ear infections are both linked to ____
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feeding practices
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What are the feeding techniques to reduce carries and ear infections ?
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1. limit use of bedtime bottle
2.offer juice in cup 3. only give water bottles at bedtime 4. examine and clean emerging teeth |
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About ___ of children less than 4 years have allergies
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6-8 %
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Absorption of ____ causes allergic reactions
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intact proteins
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What are the common symptoms of food allergies and intolerance?
|
wheezing or skin rashes, GI upset
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What is the treatment for food allergies and intolerances?
|
treatment may consist of formula with hydrolyzed proteins
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formula that contain ezymatically digested protein, or single amino acids rather than protein as it naturally occurs in food
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hydrolyzed protein formula
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inability to digest the disaccharide lactose ; characterized by cramps, nausea and pain and alternating diarrhea and constipation
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lactose intolerance
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a form of sugar or carbohydrate composed of galactose and glucose
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lactose
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how is lactose intolerance treated?
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with soybean - based or lactose-free cow's milk formulas ; many infants "outgrow" lactose intolerance
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___ do not reflect ethnic diversity ; some cultural practices are harmful ; others are harmless or helpful.
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baby foods
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_____ may impact willingness to participate in assistance programs
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cultural considerations
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Can infants receiving a well-planned vegetarian diets grow normally?
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yes
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What do breastfed vegan infants need supplemented?
|
vitamin D, vitamin B12 , iron, possibly iron and zinc
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What is a nutrition intervention for risk reduction?
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Early head start program
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works with families at risk such as drug abuse, infants with disabilities or teenage mothers
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Early head start program
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Model program: newborn screening and expanded newborn contains?
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phenylketonuria, galactosemia, hypothyroidism, or sickle-cell anemia
|
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all new borns are screened for rare conditions that may cause disability or death.
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model program: new born screening and expanded newborns
|
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infants , children or adolescents with, or at risk for a physical or developmental disability or with a chronic medical condition
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children with special health care needs
|
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a federal category of services for infants, children and adolescents with or at risk for physical or developmental disability or witha chronic medical condition caused by or associated with genetic /metabolic disorders, birth defects, prematurity, trauma, infection or perinatal exposure to drugs
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children with special health care needs
|
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an infant weighing < 2500 g or < 5 lbs 8 oz at birth
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Low-birth weight (LBW)
|
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an infant weighing < 1500 g or 3 lbs 5 oz at birth
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very low birth weight (VLBW)
|
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an infant weighing < 1000 g or 2 lbs 3 oz at birth
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extremly low birth weight (ELBW)
|
|
occuring from birth to 28 days after birth
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neonatal death
|
|
occuring after 20 weeks gestation to 28 days after birth
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perinatal death
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|
advances in ____ have reduced infant mortality
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health care
|
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Advances in neonatal health care have increased survival of infants who were ___, ___, and or ____.
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preterm, low birth weight and or chronic conditions
|
|
becuase of the advances in neonatal health care and more infants surviving this is an increased need for ______.
|
specialized nutritional services
|
|
What are the key questions regarding infants?
|
1. how is the baby growing
2. is the diet providing all required nutrients 3. how is the infant being fed |
|
Families of infants with special health care needs should be considered ____
|
at risk
|
|
the emotional impact of having sick newborn maybe overwhelming to parents ; health care providers must be sensitive to parent's emotional needs
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true for infants at risk
|
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______ are required for infections, fever, difficulty breathing, temperature regulation, and recovery from surgery.
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increased calories
|
|
preterm energy needs are _____
|
120 kcal/kg
|
|
decreased calories recommended for _____ or _____
|
spina bifida or down syndrome
|
|
What are the protein requirements if growth or digestion are not affected?
|
2.2 g/kg
|
|
What are the protein requirements required for preterm or recovery from illness ?
|
3.0 - 3.5 g/kg
|
|
What is the possibly needed requirement for ELBW?
|
4 g/kg
|
|
What form of proteins are available for infants?
|
hydrolyzed protein or single amino acid formulas and specific amino acid formulas such as for PKU
|
|
___ % of calories from fat should be provided?
|
55% ; a low fat diet is rarely required for VLBW or ELBW infants
|
|
Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) beneficial to VLBW and ELBW infants because of ______
|
low pancreatic and liver enzymes
|
|
essential fatty acids and DHA and amino acids are important for infants
|
true
|
|
a liquid form of dietary fat used to boost calories; composed of medium chain triglycerides
|
MCT oil
|
|
peroid of time shortly after a slow growth period when the rate of weight and height gains is likely to be faster than expected for life and gender
|
catch-up growth
|
|
condition in which body pools of calcium are unbalanced and low levels are measured in blood as a part of a generalized reaction to illness
|
hypocalcemia
|
|
May need additional vitamins and minerals to support _____ or during ______.
|
"catch up" growth or recovering from an illness
|
|
_____ provide additional calories and nutrients
|
human-milk fortifiers
|
|
Tracking growth reflects _____ for most infants
|
nutritional status
|
|
What are additional methods to use if underlining conditions exist are?
|
1. growth charts for specific conditions
2. biochemical indicators 3. body composition 4. head circumference 5. medications that impact growth |
|
"Neonatal research network growth observational study research network" tracks infants birth weight between ___ and ___
|
501 and 1501 g
|
|
How do they compare and chart growth in preterm infants?
|
Infant health and developmental growth charts:
for LBW premature for VLBW premature |
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How do you calculate correction for gestational age?
|
([40]length of a full term pregnancy - gestational age at birth)/ 4 = months
infants current age - months = correction for gestational age |
|
Does intrauterine growth predict outside growth?
|
Yes, no maybe ; it depends on intrauterine environment, fetal origins theory, and other factors like air pollution
|
|
______ is frequently used to measure improvement in preterm and sick infants
|
rate of growth
|
|
____ or ____ may affect body composition and growth
|
microencephaly and macroencephaly
|
|
small head size for age and gender as measured by centimeters (or inches) of head circumference
|
microcephaly
|
|
large head size for age and gender as measured by centimeters (or inches) of head circumference
|
macrocephaly
|
|
range of symptoms reflecting slow development such as slow growth and /or feeding problems
|
developmental delays
|
|
conditions represented by at least a 25% delay by standard evaluation in one or more areas of development such as gross or fine motor; cognitive, communication, social or emotional development
|
developmental delay
|
|
developmental delays seen in infancy
|
down syndrome
|
|
What do nutritional concerns include?
|
1. weak facial muscles causing feeding difficulty
2. overweight common- close monitoring of growth 3. low amount of movement resulting in reduced caloric needs |
|
the incidence and prognosis of severe preterm birth and nutrition is a survival rate of ~ ___. Nutrition support is generally ______. they have ____ metabolic rates .
|
90%, required and high
|
|
Preterm infants fed by nutrition support types are ?
|
parenteral and enteral
|
|
nutrients delivered directly to the blood stream
|
parenteral
|
|
nutrients delivered directly to GI tract
|
enteral
|
|
condition of deficts in communication and social interaction with onset generally before age 3 in which mealtime behavior and eating problems occur along with other behavioral and snesory problems
|
autism
|
|
provision of regular foods or nutrients by methods other than eating regualr foods or drinking regular beverages such as directly accessing the stomach by tube or placing nutrients into the blood stream
|
nutrition support
|
|
What are conditions requiring parenteral feeding?
|
Gastrointestinal problems may interfere with oral feeding.
Damage or inflammation to GI tract from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) |
|
What are conditions requiring enteral feedings?
|
Gastrointestinal reflux, constipation, spitting up, vomiting , etc.
|
|
What are types of enteral tub feedings?
|
Oral-gastric (OG)
transpyloric gastrostomy jejunostomy |
|
How important is food safety for severe preterm infants?
|
it is vital for preterm infants with immature immune systems because if they get sick they are likely to die form it ( the lose to much weight etc. )
|
|
What should preterm infants be fed?
|
breast milk, human milk fortifier , and preterm infant formulas
|
|
varies in caloric content but higher in calories than normal formulas , can add MCT oil and whey protein
|
preterm infant formulas
|
|
What are the challenges in feeding VLBW or ELBW infants?
|
fatigue, low tolerance of volume , and "disorganized feedings" (due to their increased sleep needs etc.
|
|
Feeding problems are seen in ____ of VLBW infants ; feeding problems may cause frustration in families . Recommendations for introducing solids and weaning are based on _______.
|
40-45% ; corrected gestational age
|
|
What are the nutrition interventions for preterm infants ?
|
1. frequent growth assessment
2. monitor intake 3. adjust feeding frequency/volume 4. nutrient density to facilitate eating 5. parent education 6. observe parent-infant interactions 7. consider developmental abilities |
|
What are the nutrition services avalible for preterm infants?
|
federal disability programs, IDEA, Early head start, WIC, and MCH block grant
|
|
condition with inflammation or damage to a section of the intestine with grading from mild to severe
|
necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
|
|
a form of enteral nutrition support for delivering nutrition by tube placement from the mouth to the stomach
|
oral gastric feeding (OG)
|
|
form of enteral nutrition support for delivering nutrition by tube placement from the mouth to the stomach
|
transpyloric feeding (TP)
|
|
form of enteral nutrition support for delivering nutrition by tube placement directly into the stomach , by bypassing the mouth through a surgical procedure that creates an opening through the abdominal wall and stomach
|
Gastrostomy feeding
|
|
form of enteral nutrition support for delivering nutrition by tube placement directly into the upper part of the small intestine
|
jejunostomy feeding
|
|
educational intervention for the development of children from birth up to 3 years of life
|
early intervention program
|
|
condition evident in a newborn that is diagnosed at or near birth , usually as a genetic or chronic condition such as spina bifida or cleft lip and palate
|
congenital anomaly
|
|
category used in tracking infant deaths in which specific diagnoses have a high mortality
|
infant mortality attributeable to birth defects (IMBD)
|
|
condition initiated early in gestation of the central nervous system in which the central nervous in which the brain is not formed correctly resulting in neonatal death
|
anenchephaly
|
|
displacement of the intestine up into the lung area due to incomplete formation of the diaphragm in utero
|
disaphragmatic hernia
|
|
incomplete connection between the esophagus and the stomach in utero resulting in a shortened esophagus
|
tracheoesophageal atresia
|
|
condition in which the upper lip and roof of the mouth are not formed completely and are surigcally corrected resulting in feeding speaking and hearing difficulties in childhood
|
cleft lip and palate
|
|
rare genetic condition of protein metabolism in which breakdown by products build up in blood and urine causing coma and death if untreated
|
maple syrup urine disease
|
|
condition in which chromosome 22 has a small deletion , resulting in a wide range of heart speech and learning difficulties
|
VCFS ( also known as Digeorge syndrome )
|
|
hormone for ductal growth
|
estrogen
|
|
hormone for alveolar development
|
progesterone
|
|
hormone for development of terminal end buds
|
human growth hormone
|
|
hormone for alveolar development
|
human placental lactogen
|
|
hormone for alveolar development and milk secretion
|
prolactin
|
|
hormone for letdow: ejection of milk from myopithelial cells
|
oxytocin
|