04 - Midterm - Lab Flashcards
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can lead to inadequate milk transfer and nipple pain.
Poor Latch
Insufficient breast milk production can be concerning for mothers.
Low Milk Supply
Common breastfeeding problems and strategies for their management
Poor Latch
Nipple Pain or Damage
Low Milk Supply
Engorgement
Mastitis
Plugged Ducts
Nursing Strike
Thrush
Overactive Let-Down
Dietary Concern
Pain can be due to improper latch, thrush, or cracked nipples.
Nipple Pain or Damage
Full, painful breasts can occur when milk comes in, or if feedings are skipped.
Engorgement
An infection of the breast tissue that can cause pain, swelling, and flu-like symptoms.
Mastitis
Blocked milk ducts can cause localized pain and swelling.
Plugged Ducts
A temporary refusal to breastfeed, often due to changes or stress.
Nursing Strike
A fungal infection that can affect both mother and baby.
Thrush (Oral Candidiasis)
A strong flow of milk can overwhelm the baby.
Overactive Let-Down
Professionals trained to assist with breastfeeding issues.
Lactation Consultants
Issues related to maternal diet affecting the baby.
Dietary Concerns
Local or online support networks for breastfeeding mothers can provide encouragement and advice.
Support Groups
babies can’t coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing well enough to breast or bottle-feed.
32 weeks
Always consult with pediatricians or family doctors for persistent or serious issues.
Healthcare Providers
will not be strong enough to take enough nutrition by mouth to gain weight
37 weeks
Key to express breastfeeding in premature infants
Pump early
Pump often
Pump well
is a complex and multi-step process that begins before birth and continues throughout a woman’s life.
Breast development
During fetal development, the breasts begin as small, rudimentary structures called mammary glands. These glands contain ducts, glands, and fatty tissue.
Embryonic Development
STAGES OF BREAST DEVELOPMENT:
EMBRYONIC AND FETAL STAGE
PREPUBERTAL STAGE
Breast tissue begins to form in the embryo, with the appearance of mammary glands during the 6th to 8th week of gestation.
EMBRYONIC AND FETAL STAGE
Before puberty, the breast tissue is underdeveloped and primarily composed of ductal structures surrounded by connective tissue.
PREPUBERTAL STAGE
The onset of puberty triggers hormonal changes in the body, particularly increased levels of estrogen and progesterone.
PUBERTAL STAGE (AGES 8-13 TYPICALLY)
Once fully developed, breast size and shape can continue to fluctuate due to hormonal changes related to menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and aging.
ADULT STAGE