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1
Q

What are signs of ineffective breastfeeding?

A
  1. Baby has not regained weight by tenth day
  2. Gaining less than 0.5 Ibs a day after 4th day
  3. Less than 3 stools a day after 4th day
  4. Less than 6 diapers a day after 4th day
  5. Milk has not come in by day 4
  6. Baby is not feeding constantly
  7. Meconium after 4th day
  8. Nipple is hurting
2
Q

How long do you store milk?

A

Room temp - 8 hours
Refrigerator - 5 days
Freezer - 6 months
Deep Freezer -12 months

3
Q

What medications are used to treat mastitis?

A

Cephalexin 500 mg 4x a day

Dicloxacillin 500 mg 4x a day

4
Q

What medications are safe to take during breastfeeding

A

Medications for eyes and ears
Flu, DTAP vaccines
Topical medications
Inhalation medications

5
Q

Name a few drugs that have the potential to dry up breast milk

A
High dose of Vitamin B6
Antihistamines
Nicotine
Diuretics
Decongestants
Sedation meds 
Weight loss meds
6
Q

What is the pattern mothers should follow if they should to formula feed their infants?

A

10-15 ml @ 24-48 hours

90-150 ml by the end of 2 weeks

Feed 3-4 times per day

Increase in appetite at 10 days, 3 weeks, 3 months

7
Q

Name a few techniques when formula feeding a newborn?

A

Sit comfortably
Semi-upright position
Hold infant close
Good head support

8
Q

A newborn on formula feeding vomits 1/3 or projectile vomiting what is the first nursing action?

A

report it

9
Q

Name three types of formula preparations

A
  1. Powder formula
  2. Concentrated formula
  3. Ready to feed