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Linoleic acid, essential fatty acid necessary for growth and skin
integrity in infants is found in both human and commercial
formulas.
Carbohydrate:
Allows protein to be used for building new cells rather than for
calories, encouraging normal water balance and preventing abnormal
metabolism of fat.
Fluid:
Breastfeeding
Preferred because it provides numerous health benefits to both mother
and infant.
Ideal nutritional source for infants for 1st yr.
Nurses play a major role:
Practicing rooming in
Hind milk- new milk, formed after the let down reflex.
Higher in fat than foremilk, makes the infant grow most rapidly.
Oxytocin also causes smooth muscle to contract >uterus
contracts> cramping in lower pelvis during first few days of
breastfeeding.
Advantages of Breastfeeding:
Contraindications:
Breast cancer.
Other situations.
Advantages for Mother:
Empowering effect.
True bonding.
Myths:
Weight loss
Advantages for the Baby:
Allergies
Disadvantage:
Appearance of milk.
Rooting reflex
Some continue..
Formula Feeding
May have developed a breast abscess, other conditions that stop
breast feeding.
Preparing for Formula-Feeding:
Supervised by FDA
3 types:
Ready to pour.
Firm nipples.
Preparation:
Microwave will heat formula in center hotter than the side. Shake
and test on wrist.
Comfortable position.
hour to feed.
6 to 8 diapers/day
Sleep
Appointments.