Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (PCE) Exam Prep: Lactation Specialist Study Guide

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AL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/L
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What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ?
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- - CORRECT ANS:->>5-7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the first week
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How many calories does a lactating mom need - ANSWER
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>>>>Moms need approximately 500 extra calories/day when breastfeeding. Range
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is 1,800-2,700 with most mons consuming around 2,200
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What type of supplement do most lactating vegans / bariatric clients take ? - -
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CORRECT ANS:->>supplement Vitamin B12
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How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be supplemented ?
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>>Babies need 400 IU of Vitamin D per day . They should be supplemented if mo
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ms are deficient ; there is vitamin D in formula , so if they are being formula -
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fed they do NOT require additional vitamin D supplementation .
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What types of foods ( or diet ) should lactating moms consume ? -
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,CORRECT ANS:->>Moms should consume a diet of normal foods -
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they should eat when they're hungry and drink when they're thirsty . The MyPlate is
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a good example - 50 % carbs , 15 % protein , 20-30 % healthy fats
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When would a Habermen feeder be indicated ? - CORRECT ANS:-
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>>with Down's Syndrome or a Cleft Lip / Palate
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What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ? -
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>>Antimetabolite drugs or chemotherapy , radioisotopes ( not IV contrast dye ) an
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d illicit drugs
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What is the Tail of Spence ? What are the symptoms ? How do you treat it ? -
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>>The Tail of Spence refers to mammary gland tissue that extends to the axillary a
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rea that is connected to the milk ducts . Symptoms include swollen armpits and ev
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en mastitis .Moms can apply cold compresses to the area and take Motrin / Tylenol
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as needed for discomfort .
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What happens to estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy and after birth ? -
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>>They increase during pregnancy and then decrease after birth .
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, How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ? What are they ? -
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>>There are nine stages of the " Magic Hour " or " Golden Hour , " they are : 1. Bi
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rth cry 2. Relaxation 3. Awakening 4. Activity 5. Rest 6. Crawling 7. Familiarizati
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on 8. Suckling 9. Sleep
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What is the stomach size of the baby at birth ? - - CORRECT ANS:-
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>>The baby's stomach is only the size of a marble , button or grape at birth . It can
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only hold 1-7 mL or 1-2 teaspoons at this time .
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Standards of of practice for CBC - - CORRECT ANS:-
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>>Help families define and achieve goals
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-Problem solving : Assessment , plan , implementation , evaluation
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-Professionalism

-Legal considerations
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Where is the milk produced ? - CORRECT ANS:->>ANSWER- In the alveoli
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How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production ( involution ) stop ?
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- - CORRECT ANS:->>Approximately 40 days
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