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Newborn Nutrition

Newborn Nutrition. Need protein, carbs, fat. Inability to concentrate urine, increase fluids if hot or ill Need vitamins and minerals Formula fed gain weight faster, need more formula to get necessary nutrients Breastfed babies gain weight more slowly. Newborn Nutrition.

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Newborn Nutrition

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  1. Newborn Nutrition

  2. Need protein, carbs, fat. Inability to concentrate urine, increase fluids if hot or ill Need vitamins and minerals Formula fed gain weight faster, need more formula to get necessary nutrients Breastfed babies gain weight more slowly Newborn Nutrition

  3. Stages of Human Milk • Colostrum-2-4 days, yellow creamy, increase in pro., vit, min.and IgA • Transition -until 2 wks PP, increase in fat and calories • Mature-90% water • Foremilk- H20, vit, protein • Hindmilk-more fat • Should BF 6-12 months

  4. Advantages • Provide immunologic protection for up to 18 months • More easily and efficiently absorbed • BF+ sunlight= no supplements • BF promotes attachment • Contraindication-breast CA, HIV, galactosemia, flagyl, jaundice, another pregnancy

  5. Bottlefeeding • Parents can share caring for newborn • Higher incidence of allergic reaction(cow) • Problem with powder concentration • Cow milk not acceptable for infant feeding. • Too much protein,calcium,phos, sodium potassium

  6. Newborn Feeding • Indications of newborn hunger? • Colostrum can be aspirated without irritation. • Benefits- oxytocin production, stimulates peristalsis, decrease bilirubin, + attachment • Newborn may play with nipple, recognize odor of mother • Assess for fistula or atresia • To R side for drainage and gastric emptying

  7. Feeding Patterns • Established by newborn • Breastfed babies feed more frequently • Newborn cues of hunger • Newborns needs are better met with couplet care • Support informed decision regarding type of breastfeeding

  8. Breastfeeding Positions • Football, lying, cradling, across lap. • Use pillows for positioning • Rub feet for sleepy baby • May have to soothe upset newborn before feeding • Explore cultural considerations of breastfeeding

  9. Physiology of Breastfeeding • Lobes-alveoli- small to larger lactating ducts flow toward nipples • Breast development influenced by estrogen • Prolactin increases after birth and with sucking • Sucking stimulates post pituitary to release oxytocin • Letdown-caused by stimulation of myoepithelial cells

  10. Teaching Breastfeeding • Good positioning, facing mom • Stimulate to open mouth • Baby to breast • Alternate breast • Do not set restrictive time limits • Mother and baby will become sleepy

  11. Bottle/Breast Feeding • May confuse newborn • Use different muscles • Mothers can use pump (electric) or express manually. • Can store milk in refrigerator or freezer • Better to store in plastic • Never microwave

  12. Effects of Drugs on BF • Avoid long acting drugs • Observe infant for adverse effects • Use drugs that metabolize quickly • Weigh risks and benefits

  13. Bottlefeeding Education • Never prop up bottle • Assess nipple for size of hole • Point nipple directly into mouth • Burp at intervals • Regurgitation is normal • Fat baby not necessarily healthy • Discuss time and frequency with client

  14. Assess growth and weight gain Six wet diapers/day Should not exceed 32 oz./day Can calculate needs and have parents keep records Assess Weight Gain

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