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Primary function of colostrum |
Immune protection. Humans are born with an immature immune system due to being born earlier than is ideal due to large head size needing to fit through the pelvis |
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What gives colostrum its yellow colour? |
Beta Carotene |
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Colostrum Facts What are the special facts about colostrum LLLAMAS Pee Green |
L - Living Cells L - Lactoferrin L - Laxative A - Secretory IgA M - Microbiome A - Vitamin A S - Sugars HMO’s human milk oligosaccharides P - Protein G - Growth Factors |
LLLMAS Pee Green |
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Living cells in colostrum What are the 2 main types of white blood cells? |
1. Macrophages (90% of cells) engulf and absorb pathogens. 2. Lymphocytes |
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Lactoferrin in breast milk What does it do? |
Protects against infection by binding and transferring iron,keeping it away from pathogens that need it for growth. |
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Laxative effects of colostrum. How and why? |
- contains a lot of easy to digest whey protein. -helps clear meconium and its reservoir of bilirubin. - Whey to Casein ratio of colostrum 90:10 |
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What is secretory IgA? |
- An immunoglobulin in milk but higher in colostrum - - 15-40 times higher in 1st 24hours |
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Another name for prolactin inhibiting hormone |
Dopamine |
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Are antidepressant drugs safe in breast feeding? |
Yes - mostly |
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What class of drug is not recommended in breast feeding as there is not enough evidence to prove its safe? |
Statins - cholesterol reducing drug - potentially could affect babies cholesterol synthesis an essential component of neonatal development |
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How long should a mother’s consumption of a food suspected to be causing baby reflux/discomfort be eliminated for at minimum? |
2 weeks. It is better to eat everything in moderation and take note of any issues which may be diet related before restricting |
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What are the main hormones responsible for secretary activation or Lactogenisis II |
Prolactin cortisol and insulin. Prolactin is essential for initiating and maintaining milk production. The final differentiation of the alveolar Epithelial cells in a mature milk cell, only occurs after exposure to cortisol and insulin. |
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Which hormone is a prolactin inhibitor? |
Progesterone |
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What page can babies roll from front to back and back to front? |
18 to 22 weeks |
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What developmental observations would suggest that a baby is four months old? |
1. Mimicking facial expressions 2. Rolling from front to back and back to front 3. Reaching for objects with one hand 4. Holding head steady and unsupported |
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What percentage of a maternal caffeine intake is available to the baby via breastmilk? |
2% |
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Which contrast agent given to a mother, during a scan is not compatible with breastfeeding due to baby safety? |
Mangafodipir - pump and dump for 12-24hours
& Radioactive Iodine
The below options are fine Iodine Gadolinium Barium |
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