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Lactation and its challenges
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- 11. 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. - 22. Is A or B the correct attachment and why? Photo A:Continue to see Photo B
- 32. 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. - 43. 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 - 54. 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.
- 65. 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
- 75. 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
- 85. 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
- 96. TRUE/FALSE - breast feeding should be discontinued in infants with breast milk jaundice?False