Feeding Made Simple - Flipbook - Page 57
A summary of the most common used medical terms
and acronyms around newborns and bottle feeding
Midwife: A healthcare provider who specializes in
pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
Nipple Collapse: When a bottle nipple caves
in during feeding, often due to too slow 昀氀ow or
poor venting.
Nipple Flow Rate: How quickly milk comes out
of a bottle nipple. Matching 昀氀ow to a baby’s
ability is key to comfortable feeding.
OB/GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist): A
physician who specializes in pregnancy,
childbirth, and women’s reproductive health.
Overfeeding: Giving more milk than a baby can
comfortably handle, often leading to spit‑up,
fussiness, or re昀氀ux-like symptoms.
Pediatrician: A doctor who specializes in the
care of infants, children, and adolescents.
Pace Feeding: A feeding technique that slows
milk 昀氀ow to better mimic breastfeeding and
allow baby‑controlled feeding.
Postpartum Period: The time after childbirth
when the mother’s body recovers and adjusts
hormonally and physically.
Premature Infant (Preemie): A baby born before
37 weeks gestation and may require extra
feeding support.
Re昀氀ux (GERD): When stomach contents
昀氀ow back into the esophagus, causing spit-up
or discomfort.
Regurgitation: The passive return of milk
into the mouth—common and usually benign
in infants.
Rooting Re昀氀ex: A newborn re昀氀ex where the
baby turns their head toward touch, helping
them 昀椀nd the nipple.
Spit-Up: Milk that comes back up easily after
feeding. Normal in many infants and usually
not harmful.
Suck–Swallow–Breathe Coordination: The
ability to suck, swallow, and breathe in a
coordinated rhythm—essential for safe feeding.
Underfeeding: When a baby is not taking in
enough milk, which may a昀昀ect growth and
energy levels.
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