Wk 13: Breastfeeding in practice Flashcards
What are the advice on breastfeeding for the first few days?
- Skin to skin contact
- Feed often
- Fewer feeds once mature milk is produced
- More breastfeeds = more milk
What is colostrum?
- First milk produced
- Contains antibodies (WBC)
- High: carbs + protein
- Mild laxative
How often should you breastfeed?
8x every 24hrs
Outline the equality act 2010
- Business can’t discriminate against mothers breastfeeding child of any age
- Unlawful to ask someone to leave/refuse to serve bc they’re breastfeeding
Which OTC medications can you take for colds/coughs?
- Ibuprofen
- Paracetamol
- Throat sprays
- Lozenges
- Pholcodine
- Simple linctus
Which OTC medications can you take for hayfever?
- Sodium cromoglicate
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Which OTC medications can you take for indigestion?
- PPI
- Ranitidine
Which OTC medications can you take as laxatives?
- Bulk forming
- Osmotic
Which OTC medications can you take for skin?
- Emollients
- Topical corticosteroids
Which OTC medications can you take for thrush?
- Clotrimazole
- Fluconazole (150mg)
Which OTC drugs must you avoid when breastfeeding?
- Aspirin
- Chloramphenicol
- Codeine
- Decongestants
- Guaifenesin
Which POM drugs must you avoid when breastfeeding?
- Amiodarone
- ASpirin
- Chemo
- DMARDs
- Lithium
How long after birth can you start a PO pill?
3 weeks
How long after birth can you start a PO injection?
6 weeks
How long after birth can you start a PO implant?
4 weeks
