Transcript FN303-WSV

Lactation
Lactation hormones
 Nature and composition of
human milk
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» types
» nutrient composition
Nutrition during lactation
 Breastfeeding
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» advantages
» incidence
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Common problems
» counseling
» food programs
Hormones of
Lactation
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________ from anterior
pituitary
» stimulates
» inhibits
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________ from posterior
pituitary
» is stimulated by __________
» stimulates contraction of
myoepithelial cells
» promotes
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Let-down is also influenced by
mother’s ________ and
___________
Milk in general
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Composition of milk
depends on ____________
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Human milk is relatively
__________ and low in
________________ so…
» “assumes” that infants will
_____________
» need ________ feeding
» have __________ of growth
Milk in general
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__________ 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,
__________________
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Types of Milk: Stage II
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___________: 0 to 3-6 days
» yellowish
» high carotene, vitamin A,
electrolytes
» high ______ (2%), which is full of
» low ______ (67/dl), ________
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Transitional: _________ days
» shift in CHO, fat, protein (1.5%)
Term Milk: 10 days to
weaning
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kcal: ____/dl
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protein: ___% (.8 to .9 g/dl)
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carbohydrate: ~__%
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lipids: slow increase from
_____%
» 90% triglycerides
» carnitine
» lipases
» high in _____________
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____milk differs from ____milk
Fatty Acids
in Human Milk
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______ 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
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» ___________ , ___________
________, hormones
 high in __________
 ideal ________ content
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» 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
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NOT reflective of mother’s diet
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high in
» provides
» stimulates “good” bacteria
» inhibits “bad” bacteria
» helps ____ absorption
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other CHO:
» glucose, galactose,
oligosaccharides
Vitamins
in Human Milk
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________-soluble vitamins:
» good source of _________
» relatively high in _________
» low in ________; supplement if
low sun exposure
» give shots of ________ at birth
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________-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
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____ absorption is __% (vs.
__% from cow’s milk and ___%
from formula)
» infant has sufficient stores for
___ months
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____ 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
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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
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Possible Contaminants
in Human Milk
Substance
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Medicines
Aspirin
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Penicillin/
antibiotics
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Laxatives
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Street drugs
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Smoking
Risks
Minimizing medicine
exposure
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____% of maternal dose
will enter milk (less will be
absorbed by infant)
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Strategies include:
» use _______ forms
» schedule to minimize
transfer to milk
» use form less likely to be
» watch for ___________
Possible Contaminants
in Human Milk
Substance
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Pesticide
residues,
PCBs, DDT,
heavy metals
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AIDS virus
Risks
Possible Contaminants
in Human Milk
Substance
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Caffeine
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Alcohol
Risks
These are found in human milk
in amounts similar to amounts
in the mother’s blood
Nutrition during
Lactation
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Lactation vs. pregnancy
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Energy: from fat stores and
from diet;
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Protein:
Nutrition during
Lactation
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Milk reflects mother’s intake:
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Of concern for mother:
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Of concern for restricted
eaters:
Advantages of
Breastfeeding for Baby
________________
 Automatically ________
 __________ properties
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____________
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» diarrhea
» Type I diabetes, respiratory
diseases
» celiac disease, Crohn’s disease?
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risk for
Promotes better
Advantages of
Breastfeeding for Baby
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risk of ___________
_____ growth past 3-4 months
 Best fatty acids for
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*__________*
» hormonal “mothering”
response?
» feeling of security for infant
Advantages for Mother
*Bonding*--emotional ties
 Maternal __________
 Necessitates ________
 Ease and ___________
 Recovery from pregnancy
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risk of cancer:
 Improved ____________
 ________: personal, society,
environment
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The Decision to
Breastfeed: Concerns
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Sufficient __________
» breast size does not matter
» weight gain: growth chart
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________ of milk
Schedule:
 Pain: nipple soreness
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– 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
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Frequency of _________
» _____ times/day for newborn
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Frequency of ___________
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Weight gain
The Decision to
Breastfeed: Concerns
Engorgement; leaking
 Poor let-down:
 Clogged milk ducts:
 Illness: colds, flu, mastitis...
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Necessary separations
» safe storage of milk
– refrigerator ________
– freezer _________
– don’t heat by microwave!
Contraindications to
Breastfeeding
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Genetic diseases
» _____________
» PKU?
AIDS
 Addictions: alcohol, drugs
 Maternal _________
 ________ diseases that
warrant mother’s isolation
 Need for _______ treatment;
contraindicated _________
 Environment:
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Table 6-6, p. 178
Recommendations
for Breastfeeding
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AAP, APHA, ADA recommend:
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National Health Objectives:
» increase to___% the women who
_________ and to ___% those
who continue to _________
____ considers breastfeeding
promotion a goal
 ____ is actively promoting
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% 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?
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Maternal attitude;
Lack of ___________
 Lack of ___________
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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
accessed 2/20/11