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Terms in this set (59)
- Help families define and achieve goals
-Problem solving: Assessment, plan, implementation,
Standards of of practice evaluation
for CBC -Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
What can affect a hc -Experience, philosophy, credentials
professionals presentation
about breastfeeding?
-Provide education and foster environment
-Baby friendly practices
-Evidence based knowledge
What are responsibilities
- Help preterms w/ moms milk or donor
of staff?
-Culturally and developmentally sensitive
-WHO growth charts
-Legislation
-No advertising
International code of -No free sample
marketing substitutes - Scientific info
Not law but should be use
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-Written policy
-Proper training
-Proper education
-Initiation w/in 1 hr
-Maintain lactation even if separated
Baby friendly 10 steps
-Breastmilk only unless medically required
-Rooming in
-Cue feeding, 8-12x
-No artificial teats
-Support groups
Where is milk produced? Alveoli
How is milk ejected into Myoepitheal cells encase the aveoli, contract in
ducts from alveoli? aka let response to oxytocin. In response to sucking oxytocin
down increases
- embryogenesis: Mammary gland while embryo
- Mammogenesis: @ puberty, estrogen influences
growth of ducts and buds
-Lactogensesis 1: Fullness and tenderness while
Different stages of breast pregnant. Ducts stimulated.
development Lactogenesis 2: Secretory activation when placenta
out. D/t increase of prolactin when progestrone
decreases.
Lactogenesis 3: Milk removal= production. Infant
sucking= oxytocin= let down.
How long after cessation 40 days
of breast feeding does
milk production stop?
What happens to estrogen Increase during pregnancy, decreases after birth.
and progesterone during Helps development of lobes.
pregnancy and birth?
Signs of letdown? Tingling, warmth, fullness, dripping, contractions
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PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam
Exam comprehensive questions | FREQUENTLY
MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
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Terms in this set (59)
- Help families define and achieve goals
-Problem solving: Assessment, plan, implementation,
Standards of of practice evaluation
for CBC -Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
What can affect a hc -Experience, philosophy, credentials
professionals presentation
about breastfeeding?
-Provide education and foster environment
-Baby friendly practices
-Evidence based knowledge
What are responsibilities
- Help preterms w/ moms milk or donor
of staff?
-Culturally and developmentally sensitive
-WHO growth charts
-Legislation
-No advertising
International code of -No free sample
marketing substitutes - Scientific info
Not law but should be use
https://quizlet.com/1094427620/pce-certified-breastfeeding-counselor-exam-exam-comprehensive-questions-frequently-most-tested-questions-and-ver… 1/6
, 10/17/25, 7:00 PM PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam Exam comprehensive questions | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AN…
-Written policy
-Proper training
-Proper education
-Initiation w/in 1 hr
-Maintain lactation even if separated
Baby friendly 10 steps
-Breastmilk only unless medically required
-Rooming in
-Cue feeding, 8-12x
-No artificial teats
-Support groups
Where is milk produced? Alveoli
How is milk ejected into Myoepitheal cells encase the aveoli, contract in
ducts from alveoli? aka let response to oxytocin. In response to sucking oxytocin
down increases
- embryogenesis: Mammary gland while embryo
- Mammogenesis: @ puberty, estrogen influences
growth of ducts and buds
-Lactogensesis 1: Fullness and tenderness while
Different stages of breast pregnant. Ducts stimulated.
development Lactogenesis 2: Secretory activation when placenta
out. D/t increase of prolactin when progestrone
decreases.
Lactogenesis 3: Milk removal= production. Infant
sucking= oxytocin= let down.
How long after cessation 40 days
of breast feeding does
milk production stop?
What happens to estrogen Increase during pregnancy, decreases after birth.
and progesterone during Helps development of lobes.
pregnancy and birth?
Signs of letdown? Tingling, warmth, fullness, dripping, contractions
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