Human milk and decisions to breast feed- FINAL EXAM! Flashcards

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Human Milk:
Basic content highly \_\_\_\_. 
Volume depends on \_\_\_\_. 
\_\_\_\_ first affects quantity
Composition affected by \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_. 
Type and amount of milk depends on \_\_\_ since \_\_\_. 
Mean volume \_\_\_ mls/d (Range 3-1000 ml)
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variable
demand
Malnutrition
severe malnutrition
time, birth
750
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Human Milk potential hazards:
\_\_\_\_\_reduces milk volume
Alcohol reduces infant’s \_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_ development
Only \_\_\_\_ approved drugs
\_\_\_ can be transmitted by milk
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Smoking
intake, psychomotor
physician
HIV

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Composition of Human Milk:
Solution of ___, ____ and ____ with suspended ___.
More than ___ recognized constituents

Composition varies, depending on:
Period of _____
___ of the day
___ __ of the infant

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protein, sugar and salts, fat
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lactation
time
Gestational age
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Types on mammary secretions:
\_\_\_\_\_- Opaque fluid secreted for a few days after birth
\_\_\_\_\_ milk – day _-_
\_\_ \_\_\_ milk
\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_ milk
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Colostrum
Transitional 3-6
Pre term
Term or mature

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Volume and Composition of Colostrum:

__-__ mls per feeding depending on ____ (the number of times a female has given birth)

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2-10

parity

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Colostrum:
Compared to mature milk, it has:
More \_\_\_ – \_\_\_\_
Less \_\_\_\_
Less \_\_\_
Less \_\_\_\_ (kcals)
More \_\_, \_\_, \_\_\_
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protein, immunoglobulins
sugar
fat
energy
Na, K, Cl
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Colostrum has more secretory ___ and ____.

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IgA and lactoferrin

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Composition of Transitional Milk:

____ levels fall
____ and ____ increase
Major changes completed by day ___

At one month:
____ firmly established
No significant changes in _____

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protein
lactose and fat
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lactation
compostition
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Composition of Pre-Term Milk: compared to term milk
Higher in __ and __ ___ _
Higher in __, ___, ___, ___, ___, and ____.
Higher in ____
Higher in ___, ___ and long chain ____
Lower in ____

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protein and non protein N
Ca, Na, K, Cl, P, Mg
 IgA
 fat, MCT and long chain PUFA
lactose
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What happens if the baby is premature?

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The breast milk composition changes

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Premature and LBW infants should be on:

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Pre term milk + a special supplement and Pre term commercial formula

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Premature = < __ weeks

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37

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Low Birth Weight (LBW)=<____ g

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2500

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Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW)=<____ g

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1500

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Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW)=<____ g (cut off is 400 g which is less than 1 pound!)

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1000

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Micropremies = <___-___g

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750-800

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Premature:
Caloric needs based on kcal/kg are ___ in premature.
May not be able to breast feed but can be fed ___ ____.
May require __ or ____ (fewer kcals needed) feeding

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higher
expressed milk
enteral or parenteral

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Enteral is ___ because it supports ___ _____ maturation

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better

gi tract

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_____- delivering nutrients directly into the circulatory system: IV feeding

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Parenteral

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____- delivering food via tube: tube-feeding. “nil by mouth”: naso enteral

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Enteral

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Protein Composition of Mature Human Milk:
Approximately ___ %(cow’s milk >4%)
___ ____ synthesizes
(Casein, Lactalbumen, Lactoferrin)

The following are obtained from ___ ____:
Albumen, Immunoglobulins, Peptide hormones

About ___% Nitrogen is non protein N
_____ are present

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1%
Mammary gland
maternal blood
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enzymes
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Maternal diet has little influence on __ ____of milk.

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protein content

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Low maternal protein intake has ___ ___.
Chronic protein deficit will have an ___

__ __ ___ of breast milk is ideal for human infant

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little effect
effect
Amino acid content

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Lipid Composition of Mature Human  Milk:
\_\_\_% triglycerides
Compared to cow’s milk, higher levels of:
\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_
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90%
Cholesterol
N-6 PUFA
N-3 PUFA

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Maternal diet affects type of ___.
fat
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Type of fat in maternal diet milk affects ___ ___.
lipid composition
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Maternal ___ ____ affects milk lipid content
energy restriction
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____ levels higher than cow’s milk
Carnitine
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Lipases in breast milk aid ___ ____.
fat digestion
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Carbohydrate in Mature Human Milk: Lactose stimulates beneficial microorganisms in ___ ____ Lactose improves ___ ___ e.g. Calcium Other ____ present in small amounts
infant gut mineral absorption sugars
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Maternal diet and carbohydrate: Doesn’t influence _____ Lactose intolerant mothers have lactose in their ___. Infants born to lactose intolerant mother’s are not ___ ____.
lactose milk lactose intolerant
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Minerals in Mature Human Milk: It’s all about ______. This is why formula has to have higher ____ content.
bioavailability | mineral
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Cow’s milk higher in some ____.
macrominerals (Na, Ca, and P)
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Breast milk contains _____. Zinc and iron and others (aka: trace elements) Micromineral content ____, but bioavailability is ____.
microminerals low high
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Iron: ___ bioavailable in breast milk than from cow’s milk Breast fed infants require supplement at ___ months (AND)
more | 5
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Calcium: ___ compared to cow’s milk Level ____ by maternal diet __ ___in mother if mother’s diet is inadequate Her bone will be ____ after weaning ____ aid to maintain bone health in lactation
``` low unaffected Bone loss renewed Hormones ```
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Fat Soluble Vitamins are affected by ___ ___ and ____.
maternal intake and stores
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``` Vitamin D: Levels in breast milk ___ Milk content affected by: _____ diet Maternal ___ ___ ```
low maternal sun exposure
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``` Vitamin A: Levels affected by ___ ___. Good sources for mother ____ Fruits and vegetables high in ___ ___. ```
maternal diet milk beta carotene
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Vitamin E: Breast milk Levels ____ than in cow’s milk Vitamin E in formula now ____ breast milk
higher | matches
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Vitamin K: Levels ___ compared to cow’s milk Infant gut ____ so no synthesis by microbes Most get an intramuscular ___ at birth
low sterile dose
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Water Soluble Vitamins: | Values increase with ___ ___ and ___.
maternal intake and plateau
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Water soluble Vitamins: Vitamin B6 Levels in breast milk may be __ ___ to meet the AI for infants
too low
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Water soluble Vitamins: Vitamin B12 Not significantly affected by __ ___. Milk of strict ___ (___) )may be deficient
maternal diet | vegetarians (vegans
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Resistance Factors in breast milk: Favor the growth of beneficial ____. Antiviral activity Immune factors reduced with ___ ___. _____transferred to infant
bacteria maternal malnutrition Antibodies
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Anti infectious Factors in Human Milk: __ ___ – antagonist to pathogenic bacteria. Lactose and calcium are involved. Secretory IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD, and IgG – ____. ____ ___ – specific for staph infection
Bifidus factor same Antistaphylococcus factor
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Anti infectious Factors in Human Milk: ____– a protein that binds iron and therefore inhibits bacterial growth (some bacteria need iron) _____ – this enzyme kills streptococci and enteric bacteria. _____– promotes phagocytosis of bacteria
Lactoferrin Lactoperoxidase Complement
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Anti infectious Factors in Human Milk: _____ – inhibits viral replication _____ – lyses bacteria __ ___ ____ - B12 not available to bacteria
Interferon Lysozyme B12 binding protein
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Anti infectious Factors in Human Milk: _____ - synthesize IgA _____ – synthesize complement, lactoferrin, lysozyme, carry out phagocytosis and probably other things
Lymphocytes | Macrophages
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Human Milk: | It also contains "___" ____ to protect functional proteins from digestion
“anti” proteases
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___ ___ ___ (___) and ___ ___ protects the infant against a wide range of infectious and other diseases.
Human Breast Milk (HBM) | beast feeding
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Advantages of Breast Feeding: ___ ___ designed for ____ ___ ____ normal for mammals Breast feeding has advantages for ____ and ___.
Human milk human infants lactation mother and infant
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``` Advantages for the Infant: Designed exclusively for ____. ______ superior _____ safe Provides ____ Stimulates ____ _____ system Decreases risk of ____ ____ Prevents or reduces ____ of ____ Promotes proper ___ ___ Decreases risk of ____ ____ Promotes ___-___attachment ```
``` humans nutritionally bacteriologically immunity infant immune infectious diseases risk allergy facial development childhood obesity maternal-infant ```
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Advantages for the Mother: Promotes recovery from _____. - Promotes uterine involution - Decreases bleeding - Increases period of anovulation (no ovulation…birth control, in a way) ``` Promotes attachment to the ____ Increases ___ ____ Allows for daily ___ ____ Eliminates work involved with ___ ___ Decreases risk of ____ and ___ ____ Promotes ____ ____ More ____ ```
``` pregnancy infant self esteem rest periods formula feeding breast ovarian cancer weight loss economical ```
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The incidence of breast feeding was at an all time low in ____.
1970
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``` Incidence varies by _____: ____ ____ ____ level ____ status ```
``` mother race income educational marital ```
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Incidence of breast feeding: | ___ ___ are also a factor
Regional differences
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Incidence increasing due to changes in ___ ___ and ___.
medical opinion and attitude
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AAP (___ ___ of ____) actively recommends breast feeding
American Academy of Pediatrics
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``` The decision to breast feed: Usually made early in ____. Complex ____. involved Concerns of ____ should be addressed Techniques that work include Emphasizing benefits Prenatal preparation Education Choosing a baby friendly hospital ```
pregnancy factors mother
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``` Decision to breast feed: Lactation should be supported by: ___ ___ professionals ____ ___, especially the father ____ influences ```
Health care Family members Outside
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``` Deciding to breastfeed: Techniques that work include Emphasizing ____ _____ preparation ____ Choosing a ___ ___ hospital ```
benefits Prenatal education baby friendly
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``` Breast-Feeding in the Post-Partum Period: Mother should be _____ Mother and infant taught ____ (Position for ___) (Importance of ___ ___) ```
comfortable correct feeding latching on
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``` Breastfeeding in post partum period: Breast feeding abandoned due to: Lack of ______ ___ hospital stays Outdated ___ Delays between ____ and____ Time ____ ___ ____availability ```
``` knowledge Short policies birth and initiation limitations Commercial formula ```
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____ access to breast important
Frequent
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Frequent Feeding will build up ____ ___.
milk supply
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Feeding on schedule _____.
detrimental
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Newborns need to nurse ___-___times/day for adequate nutrition
10-12
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``` Frequent and prolonged feeding will increase: ___ output ____ weight gain ___ of breast feeding ___ between feeding ```
milk infant duration time
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Supplementing with formula will ___milk supply
decrease
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``` Lactogenesis 1: During _____ __ weeks before delivery ____ produced but not yet secreted Progesterone inhibits ___ For our application we will say it ends when ___, ___ and ___ drops ```
``` pregnancy 12 Colostrum secretion progesterone, estrogen and hPL ```
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Lactogenesis II and III: Begins when __ ends Lots of __ in this liquid as well as other important factors Change in ___ and ___ over these two stages II is result of rapid drop in ___, ___ and ___. At the very initiation of II, ___ which contains white blood cells and antibodies, especially Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Over the first ___ weeks after the birth, colostrum production slowly gives way to mature breast milk.
``` I fat composition and quantity estrogen, progesterone and hPL colostrum two ```
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Iron supplements may interfere with the ___ ___-___ ___.
lactoferrin anti-infective properties