Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition Flashcards
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A nurse is teaching a breastfeeding mother about proper milk storage. Which guideline is correct for expressed breast milk at room temperature?
Answer: Freshly expressed milk can be stored at room temperature (77°F/25°C) for up to 4 hours
According to CDC guidelines, freshly expressed breast milk can be safely stored at room temperature (≤77°F) for up to 4 hours; refrigerate if not used within 4 hours.
A mother asks about introducing cow's milk to her 10-month-old breastfed infant. What is the nurse's best response?
Answer: Whole cow's milk should not be introduced as the primary drink until 12 months of age
Whole cow's milk is not recommended as the primary beverage before 12 months because it lacks sufficient iron, has too much protein and sodium for immature kidneys, and may cause occult GI blood loss.
Which maternal medication is considered safe during breastfeeding?
Answer: Ibuprofen (Advil) for postpartum pain management
Ibuprofen has poor transfer into breast milk and is considered safe for breastfeeding mothers; codeine is contraindicated due to ultra-rapid metabolizer risk causing neonatal respiratory depression.
A nurse is teaching a new mother about foremilk and hindmilk. Which statement best describes the significance of hindmilk?
Answer: Hindmilk has higher fat content and provides more calories to promote infant satiety and weight gain
Hindmilk, released later in a feeding, is rich in fat and calories, promoting satiety and adequate weight gain; infants should drain each breast before switching to access hindmilk.
Which herbal supplement is commonly believed to increase milk supply but has limited evidence and potential risks?
Answer: Fenugreek
Fenugreek is widely used as a galactagogue (milk-supply booster) but evidence is limited and inconsistent; it can cause maple syrup odor in urine and sweat and may affect blood sugar.
A breastfeeding mother reports white, shiny, painful nipples between feedings with a shooting pain into the breast. What condition should the nurse suspect?
Answer: Nipple and breast candidiasis (thrush)
Candidal nipple infection presents with shiny, white, painful nipples and deep, shooting breast pain between feedings; both mother and infant (oral thrush) require simultaneous antifungal treatment.