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What are some contraindications to breastfeeding?
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- Active breast malignancies undergoing chemo or radiation
- HIV+ or AIDS - recreational drugs - certain prescription drugs |
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What are the three characteristic phases of breast milk?
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Colostrum
Transitional Mature |
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When is fat content highest in breastmilk?
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In hindmilk, at end of feeding
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How does breastmilk change diurnally?
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High volume / low fat in morning
Low volume / high fat later in the day |
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What are properties of colostrum?
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Low in volume, high in density, rich in protein and immunoglobulins
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What are properties of mature milk?
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High in volume, more lactose and fat, less protein
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When does mammary gland become fully functional?
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Onset of lactation
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Does bigger mouthful of breast enhance milk flow received by baby?
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Yes
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What is lactogenesis?
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Initiation of milk production
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What stimulates lactogenesis?
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Delivery of placenta causes estrogen, human placental lactogen, and progesterone levels to drop; prolactin levels to rise --> initiation of milk prod
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What is galactopoiesis?
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The process of ongoing milk production
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What stimulates galactopoiesis?
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Sensory stimulation
Breast emptying Supply and dement Milk ejection (let-down) reflex |
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Is "more milk out equals more milk made" a true concept?
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Yes
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How does emptying the breast improve ongoing milk production?
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More milk out means more milk made
Drained breasts make milk faster while full breasts make milk slower due to the feedback inhibitator lactation (FIL) factor and pressure |
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What are the most important factors that contribute to the successful transfer of milk from breast to baby?
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Compression
Suction Tongue action |
