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NSPN 7150 Mod 1 Questions + Answers Graded A+
Global Standard of breastfeeding - (answers)exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6
months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to
two years of age or beyond
Rates of breastfeeding initiation and exclusive until 6 months 2011 2012 - (answers)89%
initiated and 26% were exclusive until 6 months
Maternal Benefits of Breastfeeding - (answers)-Enhances normal postpartum hormonal state
(weight loss, faster involution, amenorrhea)
-Oxytocin helps the mother gain confidence in mothering, decreases stress, increases
attachement
-Improved long term health (decrease risk of breast CA, Ovarian CA, osteoporosis, heart disease,
and DM2
-Improves food security as available and safe
What is LAM - (answers)Lactational Amenorrhea Method
If menses have not returned, not supplementary feeding, baby less than 6 months old.
Infant benefits of breastfeeding - (answers)-promotes optimal brain development and learning
potential
-reduces the impact of infections
-protection for ill infants
-protection for premature infants against NEC and septis
-improves psychological and physiological well-being
-protects from SIDS, DM1, Chrohns, Ulcerative Colitis, Lymphoma and Allergies
-provides ideal growth and nutrition
NSPN 7150 Mod 1 Questions + Answers Graded A+
Global Standard of breastfeeding - (answers)exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6
months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to
two years of age or beyond
Rates of breastfeeding initiation and exclusive until 6 months 2011 2012 - (answers)89%
initiated and 26% were exclusive until 6 months
Maternal Benefits of Breastfeeding - (answers)-Enhances normal postpartum hormonal state
(weight loss, faster involution, amenorrhea)
-Oxytocin helps the mother gain confidence in mothering, decreases stress, increases
attachement
-Improved long term health (decrease risk of breast CA, Ovarian CA, osteoporosis, heart disease,
and DM2
-Improves food security as available and safe
What is LAM - (answers)Lactational Amenorrhea Method
If menses have not returned, not supplementary feeding, baby less than 6 months old.
Infant benefits of breastfeeding - (answers)-promotes optimal brain development and learning
potential
-reduces the impact of infections
-protection for ill infants
-protection for premature infants against NEC and septis
-improves psychological and physiological well-being
-protects from SIDS, DM1, Chrohns, Ulcerative Colitis, Lymphoma and Allergies
-provides ideal growth and nutrition
