Breastfeeding Modules Quiz Latest

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Breastfeeding Modules Quiz Latest Version with Certified Solutions

What is the hormone primarily responsible for milk ejection during breastfeeding?

• Estrogen

✔✔B. Oxytocin

• Progesterone
• Prolactin

Which position is most recommended for a newborn’s first breastfeeding session?

• Side-lying position

✔✔B. Skin-to-skin upright or laid-back position

• Football hold
• Cradle hold

What does a proper latch look like during breastfeeding?

• Baby’s lips are pursed tightly

✔✔B. Baby’s mouth covers most of the areola, with lips flanged outward

• Baby only sucks the nipple 1 / 4

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• Baby feeds with clicking sounds

How often should a healthy newborn breastfeed in the first 24 hours?

• 3–4 times

✔✔B. 8–12 times

• Once every 6 hours
• Only when crying

What indicates a baby is effectively transferring milk?

• Baby cries after every feed

✔✔B. Baby has audible swallowing and seems satisfied after feeds

• Baby always falls asleep during nursing
• Mother experiences sharp nipple pain

Why might a mother experience engorgement?✔✔A. Infrequent or ineffective breastfeeding sessions

• Eating too many dairy products
• Baby is feeding too frequently 2 / 4

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• Low fluid intake by the mother

Which of the following is a sign of a good breastfeeding latch?

• Nipple shape is pinched after feeding

✔✔B. Baby’s chin is touching the breast

• Loud sucking sounds
• Pain with every suck

How can a mother increase her milk supply?

• Drink only water

✔✔B. Breastfeed more frequently and ensure proper latch

• Sleep longer at night
• Reduce feeding time

Which of the following best describes colostrum?✔✔A. Thick, yellow, antibody-rich milk produced early postpartum

• Watery milk that comes later
• Formula-like transitional milk 3 / 4

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• A type of milk that appears after 2 weeks

What is the primary purpose of rooming-in after birth?✔✔A. Promotes breastfeeding and bonding

• Ensures hospital staff monitors the baby constantly
• Allows the mother to rest without the baby
• Helps regulate the baby’s blood pressure

When should breastfeeding ideally begin after birth?

• Within the first 6 hours
• The next morning

✔✔C. Within the first hour of life

• After the first bath

Which statement is true about breastfeeding and birth control?✔✔A. Exclusive breastfeeding can delay ovulation

• Breastfeeding prevents pregnancy in all cases
• All contraceptives are safe while breastfeeding
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