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Flashcards by Averil Tam, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Averil Tam
almost 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| 1. Frequent and longer breastfeeding after two weeks of age mean: a. An emptier breast therefore increased amounts of FIL. b. An emptier breast therefore decreased amounts of FIL. c. Increased maternal prolactin levels therefore more milk production. | B. The presence of a polypeptide, Feedback Inhibitor of lactation (FIL) contained within human milk determines the rate of milk production. An emptier breast = decreased levels of FIL present enabling more milk to be produced. |
| 2. Is A or B the correct attachment and why? Photo A: | Continue to see Photo B |
| 2. Is A or B the correct attachment and why? Photo B: | Slide B is correct attachment. The infant has a wide open mouth, lips are flared outwards, the areola is in the mouth not just the nipple, the chin is touching the breast. |
| 3. Name three signs and symptoms of thrush. | Nipple and breast pain Burning or stinging Shooting pains through breast Tender nipples Bright pink nipple Nipple damage Signs of thrush in baby’s mouth, bottom or both |
| 4. How often should newborn to 6 week old babies feed? | They may feed as often as 8-12 times per day. At 1-2 months, infants feed an average of 7-9 times per day. |
| 5. TRUE/FALSE - you would advise the following strategies to mother to help increase her milk supply. a) Increase frequency of breastfeeding to 2-3 hourly. | True |
| 5. TRUE/FALSE - you would advise the following strategies to mother to help increase her milk supply. b) Express following breast feeding for a few minutes on each side. | True |
| 5. TRUE/FALSE - you would advise the following strategies to mother to help increase her milk supply. c) Encourage mother to increase her fluid intake. | True |
| 6. TRUE/FALSE - breast feeding should be discontinued in infants with breast milk jaundice? | False |
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