Breast Feeding
Basics
Basics
Breastfed babies should eat
this often
8-12 times daily x 1 month
On demand or when they are hungry every 1-3 hours
Perinatal HIV (mother to child)
can be transmitted from mom
to baby during this time
During pregnancy, HIV crosses the placenta and labor/delivery or breastfeeding
Fatigue, loss of appetite, extreme
irritability, trouble bonding w/baby,
hopelessness, anxiety are all symptoms of this
Post partum depression, if lasting more than 2 weeks seek help
A stands for this
in the ABC’s of Safe Sleep
Alone
Babies less than 1 year of age
are at an increased risk
of this
Shaken baby syndrome
A mothers breast size does NOT
mean she will produce less
of this
Breast milk
More the baby feeds more milk produced
Routine HIV testing is
recommended
during these stages of pregnancy
1st prenatal visit, 3rd trimester before 36 weeks (blood)
“Baby Blues” are a fairly normal experience and should not last longer than ___ weeks
(after this many weeks it is considered PPD)
Two (2) weeks, hormonal changes cause anxiety should go away 2 wks.
This way of sleeping
makes a child
18 times more likely
to die before age of 1
On Stomach
Time in which it is okay to
hit/shake your baby
Never
Breastfeeding can help you
lose this sometimes stubborn
postpartum issue
Belly fat, breast feed burns calories by producing milk
HIV positive women
should NOT feed their baby
in this way
Breastfeed
“Everyone gets PPD. It will go away on its own.”
“If I tell people I am having these feelings, they will take my baby away from me.”
“I only have PPD if I harm my baby.”
“I’ll KNOW if I have PPD. It’s obvious.”
True or False
False
U in SUID/SIDS
Unexpected
This is how you safely place baby
if you are feeling overwhelmed,
frustrated, etc.
Place back on back in crib
Breastfed babies have fewer
cases of these health issues
(multiple correct answers allowed)
Multiple answers-allergies, ear infection, gas, diarrhea, constipation, skin/stomach problems
If an HIV positive mother does
not consume this on a regular basis
during pregnancy, the risk of transmission is increased drastically
Antiviral medication HIV prescription
Treating symptoms of PPD
can sometimes include these types
of medications
Elavil, Zoloft, Serotonin, Antidepressants, Hormone therapy
This is recommended by AAP to
reduce the risk of SIDS
(different from co-sleeping!!)
Infant Alone, on Back, in Crib
Studies show these caregivers
are most likely to cause abusive
head trauma in children under
1 year old
Male caregiver who is not the biological parent??
“Pre-milk” or“liquid gold”
are sometimes nicknames
for this
nutrient and antibody rich
substance your breasts produce
Colostrum, protein decrease fat, easy to digest
There is no CURE for HIV,
but with medication,
the chance of
this can be reduced (True or False)
True (Dying)
This is how you know you
are experiencing PPD
Mood swings, Trouble sleeping, Eating more or less, Lost interest in everything you once enjoyed, Trouble bonding with baby, withdrawal from family/friends, thoughts of harming baby, Feeling tired or loss of energy, Trouble concentrating
Some babies love them, some babies hate them…but studies show
the use of these while baby
is sleeping can reduce the risk
of SIDS
Pacifiers
The amount of time recommended
to “cool off” if you are feeling frustrated and need to walk away from baby (safely)
5 TO 15 minutes