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Lactation
Lactation hormones
Nature and composition of
human milk
» types
» nutrient composition
Nutrition during lactation
Breastfeeding
» advantages
» incidence
Common problems
» counseling
» food programs
Hormones of
Lactation
________ from anterior
pituitary
» stimulates
» inhibits
________ from posterior
pituitary
» is stimulated by __________
» stimulates contraction of
myoepithelial cells
» promotes
Let-down is also influenced by
mother’s ________ and
___________
Milk in general
Composition of milk
depends on ____________
Human milk is relatively
__________ and low in
________________ so…
» “assumes” that infants will
_____________
» need ________ feeding
» have __________ of growth
Milk in general
__________ of human milk:
______ to over ________
» ________ does not hurt output
» _______________ does
» _______ affected before ______
Types of Milk: Stage
I = Preterm
lower in
higher in
high in
supplement with kcal,
__________________
Types of Milk: Stage II
___________: 0 to 3-6 days
» yellowish
» high carotene, vitamin A,
electrolytes
» high ______ (2%), which is full of
» low ______ (67/dl), ________
Transitional: _________ days
» shift in CHO, fat, protein (1.5%)
Term Milk: 10 days to
weaning
kcal: ____/dl
protein: ___% (.8 to .9 g/dl)
carbohydrate: ~__%
lipids: slow increase from
_____%
» 90% triglycerides
» carnitine
» lipases
» high in _____________
____milk differs from ____milk
Fatty Acids
in Human Milk
______ in linoleic acid (ω-6),
linolenic acid (ω-3)
____ in AA (ω-6), __________ (ω3 fatty acids)
» AA needed for growth
» DHA incorporated into
______________________
» structural integrity of the retina
» early visual responses and
visual _________
» neural membranes
and flexible synapses
lack associated with
___________ in young children
Protein in Term
Human Milk
caseins
whey
» ___________ , ___________
________, hormones
high in __________
ideal ________ content
» low in methionine, high in
cystine
» low in phenylalanine and
tyrosine
» rich in taurine
– bile acid formation/digestion
– brain development?
CHO in Term Human
Milk
NOT reflective of mother’s diet
high in
» provides
» stimulates “good” bacteria
» inhibits “bad” bacteria
» helps ____ absorption
other CHO:
» glucose, galactose,
oligosaccharides
Vitamins
in Human Milk
________-soluble vitamins:
» good source of _________
» relatively high in _________
» low in ________; supplement if
low sun exposure
» give shots of ________ at birth
________-soluble vitamins:
generally reflective of mother’s
intake (to a plateau point)
» infant acts as parasite for
_______
» vitamin B6 reflects mother’s
status, but is still _____
» _________ is concern for
vegetarian mothers
Minerals
in Human Milk
high in ___________
low in
F from water or supplements
Iodine deficiencies known
____ absorption is __% (vs.
__% from cow’s milk and ___%
from formula)
» infant has sufficient stores for
___ months
____ bioavailability is __%
vs. __% from cow’s milk or from
formula
Resistance Factors
in Human Milk
Bifidus factor: polysaccharide
that encourages growth of
Lactobacillus bifidus
Immunoglobulins: provide
resistance against GI tract
infections, etc.
Lysozyme: ____________
enzyme
B-12 binding protein: makes
V. B12 unavailable to bacteria
Lactoferrin: ____-binding
protein
Resistance Factors
in Human Milk
Lactoperoxidase: protection
against streptococci
Prostaglandins: hormonelike __________; protect
integrity of GI tract
Complement: immune
system proteins
Lymphocytes: synthesize IgA
Macrophages: immune cells
that engulf bacteria
Possible Contaminants
in Human Milk
Substance
Medicines
Aspirin
Penicillin/
antibiotics
Laxatives
Street drugs
Smoking
Risks
Minimizing medicine
exposure
____% of maternal dose
will enter milk (less will be
absorbed by infant)
Strategies include:
» use _______ forms
» schedule to minimize
transfer to milk
» use form less likely to be
» watch for ___________
Possible Contaminants
in Human Milk
Substance
Pesticide
residues,
PCBs, DDT,
heavy metals
AIDS virus
Risks
Possible Contaminants
in Human Milk
Substance
Caffeine
Alcohol
Risks
These are found in human milk
in amounts similar to amounts
in the mother’s blood
Nutrition during
Lactation
Lactation vs. pregnancy
Energy: from fat stores and
from diet;
Protein:
Nutrition during
Lactation
Milk reflects mother’s intake:
Of concern for mother:
Of concern for restricted
eaters:
Advantages of
Breastfeeding for Baby
________________
Automatically ________
__________ properties
____________
» diarrhea
» Type I diabetes, respiratory
diseases
» celiac disease, Crohn’s disease?
risk for
Promotes better
Advantages of
Breastfeeding for Baby
risk of ___________
_____ growth past 3-4 months
Best fatty acids for
*__________*
» hormonal “mothering”
response?
» feeling of security for infant
Advantages for Mother
*Bonding*--emotional ties
Maternal __________
Necessitates ________
Ease and ___________
Recovery from pregnancy
risk of cancer:
Improved ____________
________: personal, society,
environment
The Decision to
Breastfeed: Concerns
Sufficient __________
» breast size does not matter
» weight gain: growth chart
________ of milk
Schedule:
Pain: nipple soreness
– feed on demand
– avoid soap, alcohol- and
petroleum-based creams
– vary feeding position
– don’t allow baby to suck after
feeding
– air dry as much as possible
Judging Adequacy
of Intake
Frequency of _________
» _____ times/day for newborn
Frequency of ___________
Weight gain
The Decision to
Breastfeed: Concerns
Engorgement; leaking
Poor let-down:
Clogged milk ducts:
Illness: colds, flu, mastitis...
Necessary separations
» safe storage of milk
– refrigerator ________
– freezer _________
– don’t heat by microwave!
Contraindications to
Breastfeeding
Genetic diseases
» _____________
» PKU?
AIDS
Addictions: alcohol, drugs
Maternal _________
________ diseases that
warrant mother’s isolation
Need for _______ treatment;
contraindicated _________
Environment:
Table 6-6, p. 178
Recommendations
for Breastfeeding
AAP, APHA, ADA recommend:
National Health Objectives:
» increase to___% the women who
_________ and to ___% those
who continue to _________
____ considers breastfeeding
promotion a goal
____ is actively promoting
% Babies Breastfed:Ever, by
State, 2007
Breastfeeding Among U.S. Children Born 1999—2007, CDC National
Immunization Survey
% Babies Breastfed:
at 6 months, by State, 2007
Breastfeeding Among U.S. Children Born 1999—2007, CDC National
Immunization Survey
% Babies Breastfed:
at 12 months, by State, 2007
Breastfeeding Among U.S. Children Born 1999—2007, CDC National
Immunization Survey
Incidence of
Breastfeeding (CDC, 2003)
Newborn
6 Mos.
Ethnic groups
Total
Asian
White
Black
71%
79%
72%
55%
32%
44%
38%
24%
Regional
Oregon
New Jersey
Indiana
Louisiana
88%
72%
61%
46%
54%
38%
28%
16%
Maternal Marital Status
Married
77%
Unmarried
58%
42%
23%
Why don’t women
breastfeed?
Maternal attitude;
Lack of ___________
Lack of ___________
Correlates:
» # hours worked/day:
» introduction of bottle:
» lower education, age,
income:
Incidence of
Breastfeeding (CDC, 2007)
Total
Ethnic groups
Asian/Pacific Isl.
White
Black
Newborn
6 Mos.
75%
43%
83%
78%
60%
56%
45%
28%
90%
72%
70.5%
52.5%
58%
42%
37.8%
22.5%
Regional
Utah
New Jersey
Indiana
Mississippi
Maternal Marital Status
Married
Unmarried
82%
61%
52%
25.5%
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/NIS_data/index.htm
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