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1. AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
2. ABM: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
3. AGA: Appropriate for gestational age.
4. Alveoli: Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
5. Amenorrhea: The absence of menstruation.
6. Aysemmetric latch: Optimal attachment to the breast, where the babies lips are not centered
in relationship to the areola, but rather vertically ott centered, with the babies chin and lower lip closer
to the edge of the areola and the babies upper lip.
7. Atopy: And allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition, such as asthma, eczema, or rhinitis.
8. (BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative: The UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative,
an interna-tional program recognizing hospitals and birth centers that implement the 10 steps to
successful breastfeeding.
9. Bilirubin: The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin portion of red blood cells.
10. Bilirubin Encephalopathy: Damage to the brain and central nervous system related
to hyperbilirubine-mia (Jaundice); Also known as "Kernicterus."
11. Milk Bleb: A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening containing accumulated
milk solids. Also referred to as a milk blister.
12. Block Feeding: A pattern of feeding: used to deal with an over-abundant milk supply. In
block feeding, the mother otters the baby only one breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate
mild local pressure to slow down milk production. Then she otters the other breast for another block of
time.
13. Blocked Duct: A condition in which milk from one part of the breast does not flow well
and forms a lump of solidified milk that blocks the milk duct.
14. Brachial Plexus Injury: Decreased movement or sensation in the arm caused by injury
to the bundle of nerves passing through the shoulder area. This may be caused during birth by
pressure to the shoulder area.
15. Bradycardia: Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant.
16. Breast Abscess: An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is full of fluid.
Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis.
17. Breast Compression: A hands-on method used during nursing or pumping to increase
the flow of milk. The mother gently sneezes, or compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk
flow stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called "alternate massage."
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18. Breastmilk Jaundice: Jaundice occurring in the breast fed infant after 10-14 days
of life. The cause of breastmilk jaundice is unknown and the incident is less than 1%.
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19. Brucellosis: Bacterial infection from contact with animals carrying the Brucella bacteria.
Infection causes an undulating fever that spikes in waves.
20. Candida: A family of parasitic fungi occurring especially in the mouth, vagina, and
intestinal tract. They are usually benign but can become pathogenic and include the caustive agent
(candida albicans) of thrush.
21. Caput Succedaneum: Swelling of the soft tissues of a newborn baby's scalp that
develops as a baby travels through the birth canal.
22. CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
23. Cephalohematoma: A lump that rises on the head of a newborn with an hours of birth
due to bleeding beneath the bones of the skull.
24. Chorioamniotis: Inflammation of the fetal membrane due to infection.
25. Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A congenital birth defect causing a division or opening in the
roof of the mouth and/or split in the lip.
26. Cyanosis: A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
27. Colostrum: The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month of pregnancy. It is
thick, sticky, and clear to yellowish in color; is high in protein and vitamin A; causes a laxative ettect,
thus, helping the baby to pass meconium stools. Immunoglobulins (mostly IgA) In colostrum provide
an anti-infection protection to the baby and their gut microbiome.
28. Contraindication: A condition or factor that makes something in advisable.
29. Craniofacial: Involving the head and skull.
30. Cooper's Ligaments: The triangular-shaped ligaments underlying the breasts.
31. Cytomegalovirus: A virus of the herpes family that is relatively harmless and adults
but can cause severe systemic infection in infants, particularly those born premature.
32. Dehydration Signs: Symptoms include, but are not limited to the following: Dry or
sticky mouth, low or no urine output, concentrated urine that appears dark yellow, non-production of
tears, sunken eyes, markedly sunken fontanelles in an infant, lethargic or coma (severe).
33. Diabetes Mellitus: A group of diseases in which the body has diflculty managing
stable blood sugar.
34. Discordant Twins: Twin pairs with a marked ditterence in size at birth.
35. Discrepancy Breasts: A condition in which a woman's breast are markedly ditterent in
size and/or shape. This is associated with potential milk supply problems. Also called "asymmetric
"breasts.
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36. Down Syndrome: A congenital condition characterized by moderate to severe mental
retardation *[text-book definition]*. Also called trisomy 21.
37. Dyad: A group of two. In lactation terms, usually refers to a nursing mother and baby.
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1. AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
2. ABM: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
3. AGA: Appropriate for gestational age.
4. Alveoli: Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
5. Amenorrhea: The absence of menstruation.
6. Aysemmetric latch: Optimal attachment to the breast, where the babies lips are not centered
in relationship to the areola, but rather vertically ott centered, with the babies chin and lower lip closer
to the edge of the areola and the babies upper lip.
7. Atopy: And allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition, such as asthma, eczema, or rhinitis.
8. (BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative: The UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative,
an interna-tional program recognizing hospitals and birth centers that implement the 10 steps to
successful breastfeeding.
9. Bilirubin: The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin portion of red blood cells.
10. Bilirubin Encephalopathy: Damage to the brain and central nervous system related
to hyperbilirubine-mia (Jaundice); Also known as "Kernicterus."
11. Milk Bleb: A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening containing accumulated
milk solids. Also referred to as a milk blister.
12. Block Feeding: A pattern of feeding: used to deal with an over-abundant milk supply. In
block feeding, the mother otters the baby only one breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate
mild local pressure to slow down milk production. Then she otters the other breast for another block of
time.
13. Blocked Duct: A condition in which milk from one part of the breast does not flow well
and forms a lump of solidified milk that blocks the milk duct.
14. Brachial Plexus Injury: Decreased movement or sensation in the arm caused by injury
to the bundle of nerves passing through the shoulder area. This may be caused during birth by
pressure to the shoulder area.
15. Bradycardia: Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant.
16. Breast Abscess: An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is full of fluid.
Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis.
17. Breast Compression: A hands-on method used during nursing or pumping to increase
the flow of milk. The mother gently sneezes, or compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk
flow stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called "alternate massage."
, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
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18. Breastmilk Jaundice: Jaundice occurring in the breast fed infant after 10-14 days
of life. The cause of breastmilk jaundice is unknown and the incident is less than 1%.
, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
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19. Brucellosis: Bacterial infection from contact with animals carrying the Brucella bacteria.
Infection causes an undulating fever that spikes in waves.
20. Candida: A family of parasitic fungi occurring especially in the mouth, vagina, and
intestinal tract. They are usually benign but can become pathogenic and include the caustive agent
(candida albicans) of thrush.
21. Caput Succedaneum: Swelling of the soft tissues of a newborn baby's scalp that
develops as a baby travels through the birth canal.
22. CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
23. Cephalohematoma: A lump that rises on the head of a newborn with an hours of birth
due to bleeding beneath the bones of the skull.
24. Chorioamniotis: Inflammation of the fetal membrane due to infection.
25. Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A congenital birth defect causing a division or opening in the
roof of the mouth and/or split in the lip.
26. Cyanosis: A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
27. Colostrum: The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month of pregnancy. It is
thick, sticky, and clear to yellowish in color; is high in protein and vitamin A; causes a laxative ettect,
thus, helping the baby to pass meconium stools. Immunoglobulins (mostly IgA) In colostrum provide
an anti-infection protection to the baby and their gut microbiome.
28. Contraindication: A condition or factor that makes something in advisable.
29. Craniofacial: Involving the head and skull.
30. Cooper's Ligaments: The triangular-shaped ligaments underlying the breasts.
31. Cytomegalovirus: A virus of the herpes family that is relatively harmless and adults
but can cause severe systemic infection in infants, particularly those born premature.
32. Dehydration Signs: Symptoms include, but are not limited to the following: Dry or
sticky mouth, low or no urine output, concentrated urine that appears dark yellow, non-production of
tears, sunken eyes, markedly sunken fontanelles in an infant, lethargic or coma (severe).
33. Diabetes Mellitus: A group of diseases in which the body has diflculty managing
stable blood sugar.
34. Discordant Twins: Twin pairs with a marked ditterence in size at birth.
35. Discrepancy Breasts: A condition in which a woman's breast are markedly ditterent in
size and/or shape. This is associated with potential milk supply problems. Also called "asymmetric
"breasts.
, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
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36. Down Syndrome: A congenital condition characterized by moderate to severe mental
retardation *[text-book definition]*. Also called trisomy 21.
37. Dyad: A group of two. In lactation terms, usually refers to a nursing mother and baby.
