The mother of a late-preterm infant visits her physician because she is concerned she does not have adequate milk supply. How does her infant affect her milk supply, and what is the recommended course of action to help increase her supply of milk?
What will be an ideal response?
Milk production relies on adequate suckling stimulation. Late-preterm infants may not be able to stimulate the breast enough to produce an adequate milk supply. If an infant is not sucking vigorously or the suckling ability is weak, mothers of late-preterm infants should pump after each feeding attempt, or at least every three hours, to build the milk supply. A specific feeding plan, including the plan to wake a sleepy infant every 2–4 hours, is recommended to avoid the late-preterm breastfeeding cascade. Mothers and their late-preterm infants should have a feeding assessment by a trained lactation professional who can provide intervention for positioning, potential suck problems, and other breastfeeding issues. Weighing an infant before and after feedings may be useful to determine milk transfer.
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A. gain weight B. digest proteins more efficiently C. choke often D. absorb vitamins more rapidly
What color of urine reflects dehydration?
A. clear and colorless B. light yellow C. red D. dark amber E. green
Which of the following statements describes an association between nutrient intake and lactation?
a. Milk production is increased by higher fluid intake. b. Ingestion of garlic may lead to an off-flavor of the milk. c. Inadequate protein intake lowers the protein concentration of the milk. d. The energy RDA for milk production calls for an additional 1000 kcalories per day. e. Nicotine does not pass into a woman's breast milk.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false