Lactation

Question 1

Which nutrients increase in breast milk with maternal supplementation?

Answer 1

Vitamins A, B6, B12, thiamin, riboflavin, C, D, iodine

Question 2

Which nutrients in breast milk are unrelated to maternal levels?

Answer 2

zinc, copper, iron, calcium

Question 3

Which nutrients are present in colostrum?

Answer 3

Protein, Na, Cl, K, Zinc, Vitamin A, E, IgA

Question 4

Which medications affect breast milk production?

Answer 4

Hormones, ethanol, antiestrogen, clomid, pseudoephedrine, ergotamine (migraines), bromocriptine/cabergoline