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17 Cards in this Set
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what are the AAP recommendations for breastfeedings?
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exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life
continued for at least a year |
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what hormone is responsible for milk synthesis?
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prolactin
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what hormone is responsible for milk secretion?
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oxytocin
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why don't pregnant women make milk?
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progesterone from the placenta inhibits prolactin
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frequent feeding can lead to what?
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reduced FSH and LH --> lactation amenorrhea
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what does "ejection" do?
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moves the milk to the areola
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what drives milk supply?
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demand
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what is mastitis?
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tender, swollen, wedge shaped area of breast, usually unilateral w/ fever, chills, malaise, etc.
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how do you Rx mastitis?
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rest, fluids, abx, empty the breast
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what is colostrum?
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1st milk produced
lasts a couple of days high proteins, Abs, and vitamins |
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what is transitional milk?
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occurs 1 wk after birth
replaces colostrum becomes more pale and watery |
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what is mature milk?
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occurs 2 wks after birth.
nutrient content varies w/ each feeding color varies w/ mom's diet |
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what are the 3 types of formula?
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Cow's milk
Soy-based Protein hydrolysate |
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how many calories per oz in formulas and human milk?
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20
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how much vitamin D should you supplement infants with?
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400 IU/day
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how do babies get iron?
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exclusively breastfed should get fortified foods at 4-6 mos
use iron fortified formula |
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what is the energy content of breast milk in kcal/ml?
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75 kcal/100 ml
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