Breastfeeding Basics
Store and carry breastmilk
What is the purpose of breast?
The Mammary gland is responsible for milk production (synthesis) and transports milk to the nipple
runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing
What are allergies
breastmilk contains anti-allergy component/factors which rdeduces the risk of baby developing allergies
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decrease in body fat quickly
What is lose weight
Breastfeeding can help burn up to 500 cal/day
This changes as your baby grows
What is Breastmilk?
BM changes so that baby gets exactly what he/she needs at the right time. For the first few days after birth, your breasts make colostrum (thick, yellowish form of breast milk). Colostrum is full nutrients and antibodies that your baby needs in the first few days of life. In 3 to 4 days, the colostrum gradually changes to breast milk.
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What is Best
*That is the advice of the WHO, Unicef (etc), lower risk for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), asthma, skin related problems to allergies
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The attachment and development between mom (parents) and baby
What is bonding?
Breastfeeding increasing 1:1 time with mom and baby has shown to have a powerful affect on the emotional, socical and brain development of baby. These babies tend to be more secure and confident as toddlers and older children.
Because you don't have to buy formula, you save this
What is save money?
This hormone makes baby sleepy right after or during feeding
What is Melatonin
The level of melatonin in breastmilk peaks at11pm. Melatonin is at its lowest level in breastmilk at 7 am. Remember when you pumping to label milk correctly
It benefits mom and baby
What is breastfeeding?
For mom: may help lose weight (500 cal), help lower risk for diabetes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and helps reduce stress (etc.)
For baby: reduce risk of respiratory and ear infections,less gastroenteritis (constipation/diarrhea)
Having difficulty or the inability to move ones bowels
What is constipation?
Breastfed babies have frequent bowel movements. Expect at least three bowel movements each/day for the first 6 weeks. Some breastfed babies have 4 to 12 bowel movements per day (after each feeding). Due to enzymes and water component of the breastmilk which allows for the easy breakdown
This hormone causes the uterus to contract and bleeding to stop after birth
What is Oxytocin?
This hormone promotes alertness
What is Cortisol
Morning levels are approximately 4 times higher than levels present in breast milk produced in the evening (around 6pm)
Can be stored: At room temperature (77°F or colder) for up to 4 hours, in the refrigerator up to 4 days, and in the freezer for 6 months up to 12 months
What is how long does breastmilk last (bottle, refrigerator, freezer).
An untouched bottle of fresh or thawed breast milk can set out for four to six hours at room temperature. Once a feeding has taken place with that bottle (after 4 hours), you cannot put back in refrigerator, refreeze or reuse hours later)
A condition that causes narrowing of airways, coughing and wheezing
What is Asthma
Exclusive breastfeeding can lower that risk of Asthma (other respiratory infections and allergies). Breastfeeding also increases baby immune system which helps fight off infections/allergies
This cost on average $70-$240 per month
What is the cost of baby formula
The safest sleep position for your baby
What is Back to sleep
Antibodies, water, enzymes, protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals (etc.)
What are ingredients (some) found in breastmilk
hormones, anti-virus, anti, allergies, anti parasites, growth factor, fats, DHA?ARA, carbohydrates,
The sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby
What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Research studies shows that infants who were breastfed were about 60% less likely to die from SIDS than infants who who are bottle feed. BM helps fight against infection, build stronger brains, reduces reflux and inflammation, promotes better sleep by calming effect which causes better sleep/wake cycles-melatonin-cortisol
Mood swings, often crying, sadness, anxiety, loss of appetite that last longer than 2 weeks after giving birth
What is post-partum depression?
PPd last longer than 2 weeks and is more severe than baby blues (1 year) and affect 15% new moms-baby blues 85% of new moms
Symptoms include, loss of appetite, excessive crying or fatigue difficulty bonding with your baby, restlessness and insomnia, anxiety and panic attacks, feeling intensely overwhelmed, angry, hopeless, or shameful
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends doing this for 6 months, followed by combination with the introduction of complementary foods until at least 12 months of age, and continuation of for as long as mutually desired by mother and baby.
What is the recommended length of time for exclusive breastfeeding?