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Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 1.What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ANS 5-7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the first week 2.How many calories does a lactating mom need
ANS: Moms need approximately 500 extra calories/day when
breastfeeding. Range is 1,800-2,700 with most mons consuming around 2,200 3.What type of supplement do most lactating vegans / bariatric patients take ANS supplement Vitamin B12 4.How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be supple- mented 1 / 2
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ANS Babies need 400 IU of Vitamin D per day . They should be supplemented if moms are deficient ; there is vitamin D in formula , so if they are being formula - fed they do NOT require additional vitamin D supplementation .
5.What types of foods ( or diet ) should lactating moms consume
ANS Moms should consume a diet of normal foods - they should eat when they're hungry and drink when they're thirsty . The MyPlate is a good example - 50 % carbs , 15 % protein , 20-30 % healthy fats 6.When would a Habermen feeder be indicated
ANS with Down's Syndrome or a Cleft Lip / Palate 7.What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ANS An- timetabolite drugs or chemotherapy , radioisotopes ( not IV contrast dye ) and illicit drugs
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