Breastfeeding Basics Lactation Education

% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - CORRECT ANS Approximately 7% Wikipedia. % of breastmilk that is fat - CORRECT ANS Approximately 4% Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50. % of breastmilk that is protein - CORRECT ANS Approximately .8 - 1 % Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272. % of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates - CORRECT ANS Approximately 40% Hale and Hartman, 200...

Where does breast tissue normally develop? - CORRECT ANS Along the breast line - located from under the arms down to the groin What are the 3 stages of early breast development? - CORRECT ANS 1. In utero 2. First 2 months of life 3. Puberty Breast development during menstruation - CORRECT ANS - Estrogen: Induces Ductal System development - Progesterone: Induces Lobular-Alveolar development What is Lactogenesis? - CORRECT ANS The initiation of milk production How many ...

Predominant Breastfeeding - CORRECT ANS Babies who receive breastmilk and other liquids (e.g. water, minerals, vitamins, oral meds). Breastfeeding - CORRECT ANS Baby receives human milk, as well as other foods or fluids, including formula. Complementary Feeding - CORRECT ANS Process starts when BM alone or infant formula alone is no longer sufficient to meet nutritional requirements of infants, therefore other foods or liquids are introduced. Typically child is between 6-23 mont...

Food allergy is defined as an adverse reaction to a foreign substance or antigen. This causes an immunological change, a rise in _______ - CORRECT ANS IgE [p657] When considering the effect of breastfeeding in the development of infant allergies, breastmilk: - CORRECT ANS prevents/limits the infant's exposure to non human proteins [p759-760] Amy is concerned that her 3 month old may have lactose intolerance and is wondering about trying a lactose free formula instead of breastfeedin...

According to the 2015 U.S. Department of Health and Human Service guidelines, how long can breast milk be stored in the refrigerator? a) 24 hours b) 72 hours c) 5 days d) 8 days - CORRECT ANS c) 5 days Crying is more frequent in infants who are: a) Not held for at least 90 minutes immediately after birth b) Picked up immediately when they start crying c) Between birth and 6 weeks of age d) Between 6 weeks and 3 months of age - CORRECT ANS c) Between birth and 6 weeks of age W...

Benefits of breastfeeding For Infants: correct answer: -Develops immune system optimally -Protects from diseases -Fewer allergies -Individualized nutrition -Higher IQ's -Better oral development -Better eye development -Easier to digest For Mothers: correct answer: -Empowerment-look what my body can do -Bonding-give and take to build a rewarding & trusting relationship -Postpartum recovery (newborn benefit too) -risk of cancer -Reduced risk of osteoporosis later in life B...