CHD4537 Exam 2 2025 EDITION GET A+
What are the benefits to breastfeeding?
-The mother's antibodies (proteins that fight infection) can be transmitted to the infant through
her breast milk; This helps the infant to develop increased immunity against disease.
-Nursing is a healthy bonding opportunity
-Infants who have been breast-fed are less likely to become obese and develop diabetes in later
life
-Mothers who have nursed lower their risk for breast cancer, diabetes, and heart disease
-The mothers who nurse lose the weight gained during pregnancy faster.
When is breastfeeding discouraged?
When the mother has an infectious disease that can pass to their infant (e.g., hepatitis, untreated
tuberculosis, and HIV) Certain medications, alcohol and nicotine can also be transmitted.
Sucking reflex
Reflex that causes a newborn to make sucking motions when a finger or nipple strokes the lips,
cheek, or mouth area
Rooting reflex
a baby's tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn toward the touch, open the mouth, and
search for the nipple
duration of breastfeeding (how often, how old)
-Infants requires feeding every 2-4 hours
-Exclusively up to 6 months, and then used in supplement with solid foods.
