Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Flashcards
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What is the let-down reflex in breastfeeding?
Answer: The release of milk from the alveoli into the milk ducts triggered by oxytocin
The let-down (milk ejection) reflex is triggered by oxytocin release, causing milk to flow from the alveoli through the ducts to the nipple.
What characterizes an adequate breastfeeding latch?
Answer: The baby's mouth covers the nipple and much of the areola with lips flanged outward
A deep latch involves the baby's mouth covering the nipple and a large portion of the areola with lips flanged outward for effective milk transfer.
What is breast engorgement?
Answer: Uncomfortable fullness and swelling of the breasts due to excess milk
Breast engorgement is the painful overfilling of breasts with milk, often occurring when milk comes in around days 3-5 postpartum.
What is mastitis?
Answer: Inflammation of breast tissue, often involving bacterial infection
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue, often caused by a blocked duct or bacterial infection, producing flu-like symptoms, breast redness, and pain.
What is the difference between foremilk and hindmilk?
Answer: Foremilk is watery and lower in fat; hindmilk is richer and higher in fat
Foremilk is the thinner, lower-fat milk at the start of a feeding, while hindmilk is the creamier, higher-fat milk released as the breast empties.
What is tongue tie (ankyloglossia)?
Answer: A short or tight frenulum that restricts tongue movement and can affect latch
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition where the lingual frenulum is unusually short or tight, restricting tongue movement and potentially affecting latch.