Breastfeeding Flashcards
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What are the WHO's recommendations for breastfeeding duration?
Answer: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months with continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods up to 2 years or beyond
WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months followed by continued breastfeeding with complementary foods for up to 2 years or beyond.
What is the recommended minimum number of breastfeeding sessions per day for a newborn in the first week?
Answer: 8-12 times per day
Newborns should breastfeed a minimum of 8-12 times per 24 hours.
Which is a reliable indicator of adequate milk intake in a breastfed newborn?
Answer: The infant produces at least 6 wet diapers and 3-4 yellow stools per day by day 4-5
Adequate diaper output is a reliable indicator of sufficient milk intake.
What is paced bottle feeding and when is it recommended for breastfed infants?
Answer: It is a technique where the bottle is held horizontally, the infant controls the pace, and frequent pauses are introduced to prevent overfeeding and support return to the breast
Paced bottle feeding mimics breastfeeding flow dynamics, helping prevent flow preference and overfeeding.
What is the difference between foremilk and hindmilk?
Answer: Foremilk is the lower-fat milk at the start of a feeding, while hindmilk is the higher-fat milk that becomes available as the breast is progressively emptied
Foremilk and hindmilk represent a continuous gradient of increasing fat content during a feeding.
A mother has been told she should stop breastfeeding because she is taking a commonly prescribed medication. What should the IBCLC do first?
Answer: Verify the medication's safety using a reliable lactation pharmacology resource such as LactMed or Hale's
The IBCLC should verify medication safety using evidence-based lactation pharmacology resources.