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% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - -Approximately 7%
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
-% of breastmilk that is fat - -Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
-% of breastmilk that is protein - -Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
-% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates - -Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
-% of calories in breastmilk from fat - -Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
-% of calories in breastmilk from protein - -Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
-Acinus - -Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined with
secretory cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online: http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192
-Acrocyanosis - -Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral
cyanosis. Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Active immunity - -Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by one's own
immune system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
-Active transport - -Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components in
breastmilk.
,Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
-Acyclovir/Zovirax - -Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
-Aerobic bacteria - -Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is
colonized with this type of bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-AGA - -Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between the 10th and
90th percentile on intrauterine growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671.
-Alcohol and breastfeeding - -Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be
interrupted for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 &
188.
-Aldomet/Methyldopa - -Antihypertensive, L2. Frequently used to treat hypertension
during pregnancy. No concerns reported via breastmilk.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 667.
-Allergen - -A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods, drugs,
inhalants. Cow's milk is common source for infants.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Αlphalactalbumin - -A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing
lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Alveolar ridge - -The ridges on the upper and lower jaw where infant's teeth will grow.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Alveolus, alveoli - -Secrete and store milk for let down. Surrounded by myoepithelial
cells, contractile cells and connective tissue.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 80.
-Amenorrhea - -A natural phase of infertility that takes place when a mother is
exclusively breastfeeding. Menstruation has not returned.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 707
&865.
,-Amoxicillin - -Antibiotic, L2. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
-Ampicillin - -Antibiotic, L1. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
-Anaphylaxis - -Hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from
sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary.
www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anaphylaxis.
-Anchor scar - -Surgical technique for breast reduction, slang.
-Ankyglossia - -A tongue tie. Characterized by a thick, short, or tight frenulum under
the tongue. Can cause breastfeeding issues, such as a painful latch or inefficient milk
transfer.
-Anterior pituitary - -This gland releases prolactin into the blood effecting milk
production and ejection. It is susceptible to stress.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 91.
-Anthrax - -Infectious disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium (Bacillus anthrax),
characterized by external ulcerating nodules or by lesions in the lungs.
Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anthrax.
-Antibody - -Immunoglobulin formed in response to an antigen, including bacteria and
viruses. Antibodies attack those bacteria or viruses helping the body resist infection.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Antigen - -Substance that stimulates antibody production. May be dust, food, or
bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Apgar score - -Index to evaluate the condition of a newborn infant based on a rating of
0, 1, or 2 for color, heart rate, reflex response, muscle tone, and respiration with 10
being a perfect score.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/apgar
%20score.
-Apocrine gland - -Sweat glands located on the areola that secrete a scent.
, Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 197-198.
-Apoptosis - -Programmed normal cell death.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Applied research - -Research that focuses on solving or finding an answer to a clinical
or practical problem.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Areola - -The darker pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple. Contains sebaceous
glands (Montgomery Glands)
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Aspirin - -Salicylate analgesic, L3. Use associated with Reye's Syndrome in infants.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 87.
-Atopic eczema - -Inherited allergic tendency to skin rashes or inflammation.
Exclusively breastfed infants are less likely to develop as cow's milk protein is a common
allergen.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Autocrine control - -The point in lactation when milk supply is controlled by milk
removal. Local control in the breast.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 92.
-Autonomy - -The capacity of a rational individual to make an informed, un-coerced
decision.
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomy#Medicine.
-Average - -The middle value of a data set. Add all the numbers and divided by the
amount of numbers in the set.
Wikipedia. Available online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average.
-Axilla - -Underarm. Breast tissue (the axillary tail) can sometimes extend into axilla.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863-
864.
-B Cell - -Lymphocyte produced in bone marrow and peripheral lymphoid tissue; found
in breastmilk. Attacks antigens.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 864.
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% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - -Approximately 7%
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
-% of breastmilk that is fat - -Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
-% of breastmilk that is protein - -Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
-% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates - -Approximately 40%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
-% of calories in breastmilk from fat - -Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
-% of calories in breastmilk from protein - -Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
-Acinus - -Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and are lined with
secretory cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online: http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192
-Acrocyanosis - -Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the newborn; peripheral
cyanosis. Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Active immunity - -Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies by one's own
immune system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
-Active transport - -Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components in
breastmilk.
,Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
-Acyclovir/Zovirax - -Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
-Aerobic bacteria - -Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The breast is
colonized with this type of bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-AGA - -Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between the 10th and
90th percentile on intrauterine growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671.
-Alcohol and breastfeeding - -Alcohol can decrease milk supply. Breastfeeding must be
interrupted for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171 &
188.
-Aldomet/Methyldopa - -Antihypertensive, L2. Frequently used to treat hypertension
during pregnancy. No concerns reported via breastmilk.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 667.
-Allergen - -A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods, drugs,
inhalants. Cow's milk is common source for infants.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Αlphalactalbumin - -A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing
lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Alveolar ridge - -The ridges on the upper and lower jaw where infant's teeth will grow.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Alveolus, alveoli - -Secrete and store milk for let down. Surrounded by myoepithelial
cells, contractile cells and connective tissue.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 80.
-Amenorrhea - -A natural phase of infertility that takes place when a mother is
exclusively breastfeeding. Menstruation has not returned.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 707
&865.
,-Amoxicillin - -Antibiotic, L2. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
-Ampicillin - -Antibiotic, L1. Observe for change in intestinal flora, compatible.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
-Anaphylaxis - -Hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from
sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary.
www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anaphylaxis.
-Anchor scar - -Surgical technique for breast reduction, slang.
-Ankyglossia - -A tongue tie. Characterized by a thick, short, or tight frenulum under
the tongue. Can cause breastfeeding issues, such as a painful latch or inefficient milk
transfer.
-Anterior pituitary - -This gland releases prolactin into the blood effecting milk
production and ejection. It is susceptible to stress.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 91.
-Anthrax - -Infectious disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium (Bacillus anthrax),
characterized by external ulcerating nodules or by lesions in the lungs.
Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anthrax.
-Antibody - -Immunoglobulin formed in response to an antigen, including bacteria and
viruses. Antibodies attack those bacteria or viruses helping the body resist infection.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Antigen - -Substance that stimulates antibody production. May be dust, food, or
bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Apgar score - -Index to evaluate the condition of a newborn infant based on a rating of
0, 1, or 2 for color, heart rate, reflex response, muscle tone, and respiration with 10
being a perfect score.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-webster.com/medical/apgar
%20score.
-Apocrine gland - -Sweat glands located on the areola that secrete a scent.
, Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 197-198.
-Apoptosis - -Programmed normal cell death.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Applied research - -Research that focuses on solving or finding an answer to a clinical
or practical problem.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Areola - -The darker pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple. Contains sebaceous
glands (Montgomery Glands)
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Aspirin - -Salicylate analgesic, L3. Use associated with Reye's Syndrome in infants.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 87.
-Atopic eczema - -Inherited allergic tendency to skin rashes or inflammation.
Exclusively breastfed infants are less likely to develop as cow's milk protein is a common
allergen.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
-Autocrine control - -The point in lactation when milk supply is controlled by milk
removal. Local control in the breast.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 92.
-Autonomy - -The capacity of a rational individual to make an informed, un-coerced
decision.
Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomy#Medicine.
-Average - -The middle value of a data set. Add all the numbers and divided by the
amount of numbers in the set.
Wikipedia. Available online: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average.
-Axilla - -Underarm. Breast tissue (the axillary tail) can sometimes extend into axilla.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863-
864.
-B Cell - -Lymphocyte produced in bone marrow and peripheral lymphoid tissue; found
in breastmilk. Attacks antigens.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 864.
