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21 Cards in this Set
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Breastfeeding and Weight Loss for Mom
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- Mothers who breastfeed for three months or longer have accelerated weight loss (1 lb/week)
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Energy Needs for Lactation
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- Baby needs 750 mL breast milk per day
- Mother needs 500 calories to produce it in addition to her regular caloric needs |
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Fluid Needs for Lactation
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- Mother needs 13 cups of fluids per day to prevent dehydration
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What happens if a lactating mother does not meet nutrition needs?
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- This reduces the QUANTITY NOT THE QUALITY of milk
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Why is it better for babies to drink mother's milk?
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- Baby benefits from what the mother eats (baby eats what mom eats)
- Cow's milk causes discomfort |
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What should be avoided during breast feeding?
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- Alcohol (can make the baby addicted)
- Cigarettes (and second hand smoke) - Caffine (makes the baby jittery) - Medications (suppress lactation) - Oral contraceptives - Maternal illness (more than a cold) |
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Weight of the baby
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- the birth weight doubles at 5 months and triples within a year
- BMR is 2X that of an adult |
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Feeding the infant
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- Babies need more than 2X as much nutrients as adults
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Health Canada's Breastfeeding Recommendations
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- Suggests using exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
- After 6 month, breastfeeding with complementary foods |
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding For Babies
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- balance of nutrients
- improves cognitive development - assists in immunity |
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Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers
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- contracts uterus
- delays return of regular ovulation - conserves iron stores |
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Formula Feedings
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- Formula tries to copy human milk as closely as possible
- Can find hypoallergenic formulas - Are Iron-fortified |
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Liquid Concentrate Formula
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- Inexpensive, easy
- Mix with equal part water |
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Powdered Formula
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- Cheapest
- Lightest for travel |
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Ready-to-feed Formula
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- Easiest
- Most expensive - Pours directly into clean bottles |
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Soy Formula
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- Lactose-free for vegetarian families
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When does cow's milk become an appropriate substitute for formula or breast milk?
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- After the first birthday.
- Reduced-fat is not recommended before 2 years old - Cow's milk is NEVER an option before 12 months |
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How do you know when an infant is ready for solid foods?
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- When the infant can sit up with support
- Can control head movement - About 6 months old |
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What kind of foods should be promoted for an infant's first foods?
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- foods that are sources of iron and vit. C
- foods that promote manual dexterity and control of jaw muscles |
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What foods should be avoided as a baby's first foods?
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- sweets (added energy)
- things with sugar alcohol (sorbitol) - canned vegetables (too much sodium) - honey (risk of illness) |
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At year one, an infant's diet should be comprised of ___ ____
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- Whole milk (2 cups/day)
- Variety of foods from all groups |
