Human Milk and Nutrients
What is the major component of human milk?
What is water?
Which hormone is responsible for milk letdown or ejection?
What is oxytocin?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants receive only breast milk or formula until what age range?
What is 4 to 6 months?
What is the recommended weight gain for a woman with a normal BMI during pregnancy?
What is 25-35 pounds?
True or False: Bacteria can easily pass through the placenta.
What is False?
What carbohydrate in human milk helps with energy and calcium absorption?
What is lactose?
What is the term for the hormone responsible for milk production?
What is prolactin?
A common behavior that might lead mothers to add cereal to an infant's bottle.
What are crying or needing the baby to sleep longer?
What weight gain is recommended for an overweight woman during pregnancy?
What is 15-25 pounds?
This substance crosses the placenta and may affect fetal mental and physical growth.
What is alcohol?
What nutrient in breast milk supports brain development in infants?
What is DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)?
What is the reflex called that releases milk when a baby cries or suckles?
What is the letdown reflex?
What is the potential consequence of introducing solid foods too early?
What is risk of malnutrition and obesity?
This mineral is essential for red blood cell production and can prevent serious issues during pregnancy.
What is iron?
Name two types of white blood cells in breast milk that help protect against infections.
What are macrophages and lymphocytes?
What percentage of calories in human milk comes from fat, which is crucial for energy and brain growth?
What is approximately 50%?
During which stage of lactation does milk production rapidly increase?
What is lactogenesis II?
Two of the most common reasons mothers give for stopping breastfeeding before 4-6 months.
What are "mother went dry" or "did not want to breastfeed"?
This nutrient helps build and repair body tissues.
What is protein?
This iron-binding protein in human milk has antibacterial properties.
What is lactoferrin?
The fatty acid profile of human milk reflects the mother’s diet.
What is True?
What are the two main non-hormonal cues that can trigger the letdown reflex?
What are baby crying and suckling?
The CDC recommends switching from the WHO growth chart to the CDC growth chart at what age?
What is 2 years and older?
What organ serves as a barrier, protecting the fetus from many harmful compounds?
What is the placenta?
Two long-term health benefits of breastfeeding for the baby.
What is lower risk of asthma and obesity, and improved cognitive development?