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| ADVANTAGES OF BREASTFEEDING |
| ~ antibodies to protect babies from infection ~ easy to digest ~ cost-saving (free) ~ convenient (don't need to sterilize any equipment) ~ no heating required |
| OBJECTIVES |
| BABY CARE PRESENTATION: Notes By: Enny, Jenifer, Norman, and Selena |
| 1.) List 3 advantages of breastfeeding ~ provides antibodies ~ easy to digest ~ free ~ convenient ~ no heating needed |
| 2.) Give 3 examples of drugs to avoid while breastfeeding and explain why ~ bromides cause rash in baby ~ nicotine reduces milk supply ~ barbituates make baby drowsy |
| 3.) What types of foods should be given at each stage when introducing solid foods? Stage 1 - puree or paste-like foods Stage 2 - textured food, soft lumps, finger foods Stage 3 - chopped or minced foods |
| FOOD OR DRUGS TO AVOID |
| ~ onions and pickles - make mild taste bad ~ bromides - cause infant to have rash ~ nicotine - reduce milk supply ~ barbituates - make baby drowsy |
| DRAUGHT REFLEX |
~ feel "pins and needles" at breasts ~ milk leak from opposite breast infant is nursing on ~ sudden thirst ~ drying sensation of eyes ~ occurs during feeding or when anticipating the feeding |
| INTRODUCTION TO SOLID FOODS |
| Stage One ~ baby is 4-6 mos old ~vary flavours so baby won't reject new foods later ~ paste-like or puree consistency foods because baby cannot chew ~ small quantity as milk is still major food source ~ be aware of potential allergenicity Stage Two ~ baby is 6 - 9 mos old ~ offer textured food, soft lumps and finger foods ~ encourage chewing ~ progress to 3 meals per day Stage Three ~ 9 mos onward ~ give foods from all 4 food groups ~ baby has teeth so you can give chopped or minced foods ~ baby should be eating 3 meals per day |
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