Nutrition During Lactation Flashcards
(14 cards)
How do nutrient requirements during lactation compare to pregnancy?
Nutrient requirements during lactation are higher than during pregnancy.
Why is severe energy restriction discouraged during the postpartum period?
It may hinder milk production and leave the mother depleted.
What should you avoid doing with meals during lactation?
Do not skip meals, especially breakfast, as erratic eating triggers stress and affects milk production.
What is the best way to hydrate during lactation?
Drink to thirst with filtered water; avoid over- or under-drinking.
Name three types of foods to focus on during lactation.
Whole, fresh, organic produce; well-cooked neutral-energy foods; probiotic and prebiotic foods.
Which fatty acids are important to include during lactation?
EPA and DHA from flaxseeds, hemp seeds, oily fish, and algae.
Why should caffeine be avoided during breastfeeding?
It can make the infant irritable, wakeful, and impair iron absorption from breast milk.
How does alcohol affect breast milk and the infant?
Alcohol reduces milk consumption, changes taste, suppresses feeding, causes sleepiness, and inhibits lactation hormones.
What are the effects of smoking on breast milk?
It reduces milk volume, changes milk smell and flavor, and increases infant risk of SIDS.
What types of drugs should be avoided while breastfeeding?
Anti-cancer drugs, lithium, oral retinoids, amiodarone, codeine, decongestants, aspirin, and illicit drugs.
What feeding method supports increasing milk supply?
Feeding on demand and following the baby’s hunger cues.
What natural remedies can help low milk supply and stress during lactation?
Galactagogues like fenugreek or fennel seed tea and stress-relieving teas like chamomile or lemon balm.
What common allergens in the mother’s diet might cause issues for the breastfeeding infant?
Cow’s milk, eggs, fish, peanuts, and tree nuts.
What relaxation practices are recommended for mother and baby?
Mother-baby yoga and baby massage with sesame or almond oil.
