Breast Feeding

Considerations in Choosing a feeding Method

AAP recommends breast feeding for 6 months, introduce foods and breast feed for 12 months.

Feeding Techniques # of times

Frequency: 8-12 times per day

Composition of Special Indications

Galactosemia Lactase Deficiency

Milk Production

Sucking Causes posterior Pituitary to release oxy, which triggers let down. Sucking causes anterior pituitary to release prolactin, increasing milk production. Supply and demand applys to breast feeding.

Composition of Breast Milk

Colostrum Rich in Protein, Vitamins, minerals, and Immuniglobins Transitional Milk Appears in-between Mature Milk Easily Digested, establishes normal intestinal flora and prevents infection.

signs of infant problems with breast feeding

Falling asleep in 5 mins Refusal to breastfeed tongue thrusting smacking or clicking sounds Dimpling of checks Failure to latch No audible Swallowing Short Choppy motions of the jaw.

Nutrion Needs of the Newborn

Fullterm Breast Feed: 85-100 kcal per kg Formula Fed Infants: 100-110kcal per kg

Signs of maternal breastfeeding problems

Hard, tender breasts Painful, red, cracked, blistered, or bleeding nipples Flat or inverted nipples Localized edema or pain in either breast Fever, generalized aching, or malaise

Composition of Formula

Modified Cows milk Soy Based Hydrolysed