CLC Exam 2024 Questions With Complete Solutions

CLC Exam 2024 Questions With Complete Solutions Maternal obesity/overweight/milk supply (Ans: - First 7 days = delay n lactogenesis II, increased odds of early weaning but increased supply = increased BF duration and intensity GDM & BF (Ans: - Breastfeeding helps lower DM odds after GDM PCOS/milk supply (Ans: - excess insulin = increased production of androgens = problems with ovulation and lactation -some studies show metformin can help -greater risk for insufficient milk -1/3 have oversupply Drugs/milk supply (Ans: - -psueoephedrine decreases milk supply by decreasing prolactin -corticosteroids cause temporary suspension of lactation -corticosteroids include betamethasone smoking/BF (Ans: - -smoking mothers make less milk -smoking mothers may have lower prolactin levels -women who smoke more wean earlier -smoking and nursing may result in babies who nap less -quitting smoking during pregnancy is significantly associated with reduced risk of premature birth -support to quit smoking should help to prolong breastfeeding duration, especially those most at risk for not exclusively breastfeeding -breastfeeding may mitigate adverse effects of smoking during pregnancy on the child's cognitive development -encourage breastfeeding, protect from 2nd hand smoke Nicotine patches & BF (Ans: - should only be used upon approval from PCP cadmium exposure (Ans: - -affects kidneys, liver, lungs, nerves as well as other body systems. cigarettes have cadmium