Breastfeeding Consultant Course

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Breastfeeding Consultant Course Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+

What hormone is primarily responsible for milk production in breastfeeding mothers?

• Oxytocin

✔✔B. Prolactin

• Estrogen
• Progesterone

Which breastfeeding position is most recommended for newborns who have difficulty latching?

• Side-lying
• Cradle hold

✔✔C. Football hold

• Upright hold

What is a key sign that a baby has achieved a good latch?

• The baby’s lips are tightly closed
• The baby sucks quickly and lightly 1 / 4

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✔✔C. The baby's mouth covers most of the areola

• The baby feeds for less than five minutes

Which of the following is a normal stool pattern for a breastfed infant in the first month?

• Hard and infrequent

✔✔B. Yellow, seedy, and several times per day

• Dark green and once a week
• Black and sticky for a month

What is the role of oxytocin in breastfeeding?

• Stimulates breast growth
• Prevents milk leakage

✔✔C. Triggers the let-down reflex

• Regulates the baby's sucking reflex

Which of the following can indicate poor milk transfer during breastfeeding?✔✔A. Baby appears unsatisfied after feeds

• Baby has six or more wet diapers a day 2 / 4

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• Baby sleeps soundly after feeding
• Baby gains weight steadily

What is the best way to prevent engorgement in the early postpartum period?

• Limiting feeds to every four hours

✔✔B. Feeding frequently and on demand

• Offering formula supplements
• Using cold compresses after every feed

Which vitamin is recommended as a supplement for breastfed infants?

• Vitamin C

✔✔B. Vitamin D

• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin A

How long should a mother aim to breastfeed exclusively, according to global health guidelines?

• 3 months
• 9 months 3 / 4

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✔✔C. 6 months

• 1 year

Which of the following can negatively impact milk supply?

• Frequent breastfeeding

✔✔B. Supplementing with formula unnecessarily

• Night feeding
• Skin-to-skin contact

What is the most effective way to treat a blocked milk duct?✔✔A. Frequent nursing and gentle massage

• Avoiding breastfeeding on the affected side
• Applying cold packs only
• Taking a break from nursing for 24 hours

Which substance should a breastfeeding mother avoid completely?

• Chocolate
• Dairy
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