Alcohol
Tobacco
Stress
Caffeine
Marijuana
100

This amount of alcohol is considered safe to drink while breastfeeding

what is "0". There is no level of alcohol considered safe in breast milk

100

Cigarette use can do this to a mother's milk supply

What is Decrease it.

  • Low Milk Supply
  • Lower prolactin levels (after 12 hours of not smoking, prolactin levels rise)
100

Short and ____ term Stress can affect the body

What is Long term stress. 

  • Stress that lasts a long time may lead to BF problems
100

What signs may we see in a baby after being stimulated by caffeine?

  • Signs baby is stimulated by caffeine: baby is wide eyed, active, alert, & fussier than normal.
  • If baby has trouble sleeping, perhaps consider your caffeine intake and possibly reducing it.
100

Mother's that use marijuana and breastfeed can experience more ____ attacks

What is Panic

  • Maternal Adverse Effects:
  • Panic attacks
  • Impairment, dizziness, altered perception
  • Possible reduction in prolactin levels (lower milk supply)
  • Increase heart rate
  • Delayed response time
200

Pumping and Dumping is the Best way to avoid feeding a baby breastmilk that may contain alcohol. True or False

False. 

  • Pumping and dumping doesn’t speed up the elimination of alcohol in your body. Alcohol is not stored in breast milk. If alcohol is still in your system/blood stream, it IS in your breast milk.
200

Babies exposed to tobacco are at an increased risk for SIDS. True or False

True. Exposure to tobacco in the home can increase the risks. Walls, clothes, and environment can affect breathing. 

200

Name 5 ways to cope with stress to improve your supply

  • Professional help
  • Relax
  • Sleep
  • Eat right
  • Physical Activity
  • Reach out to Family/Friends
  • Plan your time
  • Journal, etc.
200

Most breastfeeding moms consume a moderate amount of caffeine without it affecting their baby. True or False

True

200

Babies that are exposed to Marijuana can suffer from this delay

what is growth, motor, or brain

  • Growth delays / Slow weight gain
  • Development (brain) delays
  • Delayed motor development
300

Exposure to alcohol in breastmilk has been shown to change a baby's _____ Pattern

What is Sleep Pattern. 

  • Exposure to alcohol in breastmilk has shown to alter a baby’s sleep-wake patterns.
  • Research shows that infants whose moms with light drinkers during pregnancy and BF, slept for shorter periods of time (decrease in active sleep).
300

Mothers that smoke cigarettes and breastfeed are more likely to do this. 

What is Wean early or quit Breastfeeding

300

A breastfeeding mother experiencing stress may notice this happen to her milk supply

What is a decrease

  • Breastfeeding moms may notice a temporary drop in milk supply or delayed “let down” when they are under stress.
  • This decrease can be temporary, and mom can regain good supply again through relaxing and practicing mindfulness techniques
300

How many Oz or Cups of caffeine per day is considered moderate?

What is 16-24 oz or 2-3 cups

  • Limit caffeine to 16-24 oz (2-3 cups) of a caffeinated beverage/day.
  • The amount of caffeine in ≤25 oz of coffee will not cause a problem for most moms & babies.
300

Marijuana use if legal in Ohio. True or False

False, still illegal unless indicated for medicinal use. 

400

This part of the infant development may be delayed when exposed to alcohol in breastmilk

What is Motor Development. Crawling, walking, fine finger. 

  • Research shows that motor development was altered in babies who were exposed regularly (at least daily) to alcohol in breastmilk.
400

Cigarette use and breastfeeding will change the quality of the breast milk. There will be lower amounts of this

What is Fat, lipids, DHA

400

Stress can worsen problems with ____

  • Stress can worsen problems –trouble sleeping, headaches, stomach problems,
400

Name 5 sources of Caffeine that a breastfeeding mother may eat or drink

Coffee, Tea, Soda Pops, Chocolate, Energy Drinks, Pain relievers, Cold medicine

400

Marijuana stays in the breastmilk for up to this many days

what is 6 days after maternal use. 

500

Alcohol levels are the highest at this time frame after drinking. 

What is 30-60 minutes or 90 minutes with a meal. 

  • Levels of alcohol in breast milk remain close to those in mom’s bloodstream.
  • Alcohol levels are highest between 30-60 minutes after drinking (or 90 minutes if drinking w/ a meal).
500

After 12 hours of not smoking, this hormone that produces milk will rise in the body 

What is Prolactin  

  • Lower prolactin levels (after 12 hours of not smoking, prolactin levels rise)
500

This part of the body can become very weak when a breastfeeding mother is exposed to high amounts of stress. 

What is The immune system. 

  • Stress can weaken your immune system and make it more likely that you will get sick.
500

Babies are more sensitive to caffeine because of this reason

What is poor metabolism

  • newborn babies can be particularly sensitive to caffeine because it takes their bodies a longer time to break it down.
500

A baby can test positive for marijuana up to this many weeks after being exposed through breastmilk

What is 2-3 weeks. 

An infant will test positive for marijuana in urine for 2-3 weeks after ingesting breast milk that contains THC. Hospitals may/can screen for illicit drugs in baby’s system immediately following birth & CPS will be notified in the event drugs are found.

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