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What is one of the benefits of breastfeeding mentioned in the text?
What is one of the benefits of breastfeeding mentioned in the text?
Which condition is NOT mentioned as being reduced by breastfeeding in the text?
Which condition is NOT mentioned as being reduced by breastfeeding in the text?
What is a common barrier to breastfeeding mentioned in the text?
What is a common barrier to breastfeeding mentioned in the text?
What does breastmilk enhance according to the text?
What does breastmilk enhance according to the text?
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Which of the following is a potential issue related to breastfeeding mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a potential issue related to breastfeeding mentioned in the text?
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What is the typical duration of an infant's breastfeeding session?
What is the typical duration of an infant's breastfeeding session?
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How often should the average infant be fed?
How often should the average infant be fed?
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What is the recommended practice when the infant has finished feeding on one breast?
What is the recommended practice when the infant has finished feeding on one breast?
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What is the typical whey:casein ratio in human milk according to the text?
What is the typical whey:casein ratio in human milk according to the text?
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Which protein binds calcium and zinc, as mentioned in the text?
Which protein binds calcium and zinc, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the main antigenic protein responsible for cow's milk allergy?
What is the main antigenic protein responsible for cow's milk allergy?
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Which component of human milk is closely associated with infant colic, as per the text?
Which component of human milk is closely associated with infant colic, as per the text?
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What percentage of non-protein nitrogen in human milk is composed of amino acids, peptides, and other components?
What percentage of non-protein nitrogen in human milk is composed of amino acids, peptides, and other components?
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Which component in human milk may play a role as growth factors in the human gut?
Which component in human milk may play a role as growth factors in the human gut?
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Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT reduced by breastfeeding?
Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT reduced by breastfeeding?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of breastfeeding for mothers?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of breastfeeding for mothers?
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Which of the following is NOT a constituent or component of breastmilk?
Which of the following is NOT a constituent or component of breastmilk?
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During which stage of lactogenesis does the mother's body produce colostrum?
During which stage of lactogenesis does the mother's body produce colostrum?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the production of breastmilk during Lactogenesis III?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the production of breastmilk during Lactogenesis III?
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Which component of human breast milk is responsible for inhibiting the growth of Streptococci and enteric bacteria?
Which component of human breast milk is responsible for inhibiting the growth of Streptococci and enteric bacteria?
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Which component of human breast milk is responsible for binding to and preventing the entry of pathogens into the infant's body?
Which component of human breast milk is responsible for binding to and preventing the entry of pathogens into the infant's body?
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Which component of human breast milk is responsible for providing a more bioavailable form of iron compared to infant formula?
Which component of human breast milk is responsible for providing a more bioavailable form of iron compared to infant formula?
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Which of the following is a key difference in the protein composition between human breast milk and bovine milk?
Which of the following is a key difference in the protein composition between human breast milk and bovine milk?
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Which component of human breast milk is responsible for providing protection against many pathogens, including those that cause respiratory and gastrointestinal infections?
Which component of human breast milk is responsible for providing protection against many pathogens, including those that cause respiratory and gastrointestinal infections?
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Which component of human breast milk is responsible for enhancing the rate of maturation of the infant's gut?
Which component of human breast milk is responsible for enhancing the rate of maturation of the infant's gut?
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Which component of human breast milk is responsible for inhibiting the growth of siderophilic (iron-requiring) bacteria?
Which component of human breast milk is responsible for inhibiting the growth of siderophilic (iron-requiring) bacteria?
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Which of the following is a key difference in the protein composition between human breast milk and infant formula?
Which of the following is a key difference in the protein composition between human breast milk and infant formula?
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Study Notes
Barriers to Breastfeeding
- Lack of knowledge about specific benefits of breastfeeding
- Perceived inconvenience of breastfeeding
- Difficulties in establishing breastfeeding
- Returning to work
- Sore nipples and engorged breasts
- Mastitis and pain
- Baby's failure to latch
Benefits of Breastfeeding
- Breastmilk enhances passive immunity and cannot be replicated in formula
- Passes antibodies from mother to infant, containing anti-infectious agents and immune cells
- Decreases risk of otitis media, upper respiratory tract infections, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diabetes, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
- Breastmilk nourishes the probiotic flora of the gut
Breastfeeding Positions and Latch
- Average infant sucks for 10-30 minutes per session, removing 80-90% of existing milk
- Feeds 8-12 times per day, should be fed when showing signs of readiness
- Should empty one breast before offering the other
- Infant not latching properly can result in nipple discomfort, plugged ducts, mastitis, and decreased milk supply
Bovine Milk (Infant Formula) vs. Human Milk
- Whey:Casein ratio in human milk is 60:40, whereas in cow's milk formula it is 40:60
- Human milk has a higher proportion of nucleotides, better balance of essential amino acids, and decreased risk of allergenic reaction
- Lactalbumin, lactoferrin, xanthine oxidase, glutathione peroxidase, and other proteins are unique to human milk
- Polyamines, nucleotides, and other compounds may play a role as growth factors in the human gut
Advantages of Human Milk vs. Bovine Milk
- IgG is closely associated with infant colic
- Non-protein nitrogen in human milk includes amino acids, peptides, N-acetyl sugars, urea, and nucleotides
- Polyamines, nucleotides, and other compounds may play a role as growth factors in the human gut
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers
- Mothers who breastfeed for at least 6 months are more likely to return to their prepregnancy weight
- Chronic diseases reduced by breastfeeding include diabetes, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and hyperlipidemia
- Breastfeeding reduces the financial burden of parenting, with an estimated savings of $1,700 per year in formula costs
- Mothers who breastfeed tend to miss fewer workdays, have increased productivity, and report less infant maltreatment
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infants
- Breastfeeding reduces infant death rates and the occurrence of SIDS
- Breast milk is a readily available nutrient source at no cost
- Breastfeeding decreases the risk of diarrhea and respiratory infections in infants
- Breast milk is a complex fluid with over 200 constituents, including micelles, membrane-bound globules, live cells, protein, NPN compounds, and other nutrients
Hormone Control and Breastmilk Production
- Lactogenesis I (first few days after birth) produces yellowish fluid rich in carotenoids, prebiotics, and antioxidants
- Lactogenesis II (begins 2-5 days after birth) produces transitional milk, which changes in composition and volume over time
- Lactogenesis III (2-5 weeks after birth) produces mature milk, with production dependent on infant demand
Anti-Infectious Agents in Human Breast Milk
- Antibodies (IgA, IgM, IgE, and IgG) and B cells provide immune protection
- Bifidus factor promotes growth of lactobacilli, which dominate the lower GI tract of breast-fed infants
- Anti-staphylococcus factor, lysozymes, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidases, and other agents provide protection against pathogens
- Interferon inhibits intracellular viral replication, and B12-binding protein and neutrophils provide additional immune protection
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Test your knowledge on breastfeeding positions and latch techniques. Learn about the average time an infant should suckle, how to ensure proper milk removal, the importance of feeding frequency, and the consequences of improper latching.
