newborn nutrition Flashcards
(92 cards)
recommended infant nutrition 0-6 months
exclusive breastmilk
recommended infant nutrition 6-12 months
breastmilk with complementary solid food
recommended infant nutrition 12+ months
continued as desired by mom and baby
what should infants receive if weaned before 12 months
iron fortified milk
*not cow’s milk
benefits of breastfeeding for baby
-decreased risk cardiovascular disease
-decreased risk diabetes
-decreased risk infant mortality and SIDS
-decreased allergies and resp symptoms
benefits of breastfeeding for mom
-better control of diabetes and blood sugar
-decreased risk cancers
calorie requirements for baby for first 3 months life
110 cal/kg/day
calorie requirements for baby for months 3-6
100 cal/kg/day
calorie requirements for baby for months 6-9
95 cal/kg/day
why can babies not digest fat well when they are younger
pancreatic insufficiency
what hormone causes milk production
prolactin
what hormone causes milk let down from nipple stimulation
oxytocin
when does lactogenesis occur
day 3 after birth
what hormone levels drop when placenta is delivered
progesterone
estrogen
what can help prolactin levels stay high between breastfeedings
breastfeeding/pumping 8+ times a day
3 stages of maturation of breastmilk
-colostrum
-transitional
-mature milk
what days after birth are transitional milk produced
days 3-5
when does the mature milk come in
days 10-15 after birth
first milk that comes out of breast at start of breastfeeding session
foremilk
characteristics of foremilk
-mostly water
-satisfies thirst
milk that comes out of breast near end of breastfeeding session
hindmilk
characteristics of hindmilk
-concentrated fat content
-calming effect
-produces feeling of fullness
-promotes growth and weight gain
consequences of supplementation with formula
-delay/decrease mother’s amount of breastmilk
-associated with early cessation of breastfeeding
-nipple confusion
-decreased infant intake of protective antibodies
-exposure to potential allergens
-changes in infant’s gut flora
maternal indications for supplementation with formula
-delayed lactogenesis (day 5 or later) and signs of infant problems
-delayed lactogenesis and inconsolably hungry baby
-intolerable pain during feedings
-unavailability of mother due to extreme illness or geographic separation
-primary lactation failure
-retained placenta causing delayed lactogenesis