BFI 2 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
safe preparation of formula
A
- Freshly boiled water above 70
- 1l within 30 minutes
- Making up feeds as you need them
- Always put water then powders
- Never reheat anything
- Put powder in according to instructions
- Let it cool down
- Usually per ounce 1 scoop
- Don’t use different scoops
2
Q
Why we should not use the prep machine
A
Not hot enough to kill bacteria
* Babies have been administered with Gi problems
3
Q
What info does families need about formula
A
- Safe preparation
- Storage information
- Responsive feeding
- Stage of milk
4
Q
How a mother can help achieve effective attachment
A
- Close
- Head free
- In line
- Nose to nipple
- Sustainability
5
Q
supportive effective feedback
A
Skin contact
* CHINS
* Mother can calm baby
* Point out instinctive cues
* Mother can gently rub nipple
6
Q
principles of hand expression
A
- Wash hands and have a sterile container to collect milk
- Find the right spot
- Compress and release
- Small drops then squirt
- Rotate as flow lessens
7
Q
Helping the let down
A
- Gentle massage of the breast
- Gentle nipple rolling
- Warm flannels
- Back massage
- Relaxing atmosphere
8
Q
Storing breastmilk
A
- Store breastmilk in a sterilised container
- Can be stored in fridge for up to five days
- Label and date the milk
9
Q
What is the treatment for mastitis
A
- Breast drainage
- Hand expression
- Anti inflammatory therapy
- Analgesics
- Fluid
- Rest
- Antibiotics
