Month: November 2019

Breast Feeding Jaundice Aka: Breast Feeding Jaundice, Breast Milk Jaundice II. Pathophysiology Early Breast Feeding Jaundice Same as mechanism as exaggerated physiologic Jaundice Related to initial decreased calorie […]

Nipple Soreness in Lactation Aka: Nipple Soreness in Lactation, Sore Nipples due to Breast Feeding II. Causes Normal for first several days after birth Resolves in first […]

Medications in Lactation Aka: Medications in Lactation, Lactation Safe Medications, Contraindicated Drugs in Lactation II. General Assess benefit versus risk for medication Choose medications safe for Lactation Use medications […]

Lactation Vitamin Supplementation Aka: Lactation Vitamin Supplementation, Vitamin Supplement in Breast Feeding II. General No supplementation needed in most infants <6 months Exception is Vitamin D supplement in exclusively Breast fed […]

Infant Nutrition Components Aka: Infant Nutrition Components II. General No Bovine milk products until older than age 1 year No Whole Milk No infant formula prepared […]

Infant Nutritional Sources Aka: Infant Nutritional Sources II. Types: Term Human Breast Milk Calories/Ounce: 18-20 Carbohydrate Source: Lactose (72 g/L) Protein (Casein) Source: Human Milk (1.1 […]

Breast Feeding Technique Aka: Breast Feeding Technique, Lactation Technique, Breast Feeding Pearls, Effective Breast Feeding Signs II. Technique: Breast Feeding positions Cradle hold Use arm on side of Breast Feeding […]

Breast Feeding Problems for the Infant Aka: Breast Feeding Problems for the Infant, Lactation Problems for the Infant II. Management: Good baby (Sleeps during feeds) Teach mother […]