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Study set questions with validated answers.
role,of,oxytocin,in,breastfeeding.,,ANS,,-
Oxytocin,is,a,hormone,released,during,breastfeeding,that,stimulates,the,let-
down,reflex,,causing,the,muscles,around,the,alveoli,to,contract,and,release,milk.
Describe,the,composition,of,colostrum,and,its,benefits,for,newborns,,ANS,,-
Colostrum,is,the,first,milk,produced,by,the,mammary,glands,after,childbirth.,It,is,rich,in,antibodies,,protei
ns,,and,nutrients,,providing,essential,immune,protection,and,nutrition,for,the,newborn.
What,are,the,signs,of,a,proper,latch,during,breastfeeding,,ANS,,-
Signs,of,a,proper,latch,include,the,baby's,mouth,covering,a,large,portion,of,the,areola,,lips,flanged,out,,an
d,rhythmic,sucking,with,audible,swallowing
What,are,the,nutritional,components,of,breast,milk,,ANS,,-
Breast,milk,contains,carbohydrates,,proteins,,fats,,vitamins,,minerals,,antibodies,,and,enzymes,essential,f
or,infant,growth,and,development.
Why,is,breastfeeding,so,difficult,that,mothers,need,help,,ANS,,-Reason,#1,Unrealistic,expectations
Reason,#2:,Lack,of,timely,interventions
What,are,some,unrealistic,expectations,,ANS,,-
Lack,of,preparation,for,what,the,newborn,period,would,be,like
When,is,the,greatest,chance,of,quitting,breastfeeding,,ANS,,-
Mother's,problems,at,3,to,7,days,posed,the,greatest,risk,to,stopping
The,fastest,drop-off,is,in,the,10,days,following,discharge,from,the,hospital
Woman,who,do,not,breastfeed,are,at,greater,risk,for,,ANS,,-breast,,ovarian,&,endometrial,cancers
Study set questions with validated answers.
role,of,oxytocin,in,breastfeeding.,,ANS,,-
Oxytocin,is,a,hormone,released,during,breastfeeding,that,stimulates,the,let-
down,reflex,,causing,the,muscles,around,the,alveoli,to,contract,and,release,milk.
Describe,the,composition,of,colostrum,and,its,benefits,for,newborns,,ANS,,-
Colostrum,is,the,first,milk,produced,by,the,mammary,glands,after,childbirth.,It,is,rich,in,antibodies,,protei
ns,,and,nutrients,,providing,essential,immune,protection,and,nutrition,for,the,newborn.
What,are,the,signs,of,a,proper,latch,during,breastfeeding,,ANS,,-
Signs,of,a,proper,latch,include,the,baby's,mouth,covering,a,large,portion,of,the,areola,,lips,flanged,out,,an
d,rhythmic,sucking,with,audible,swallowing
What,are,the,nutritional,components,of,breast,milk,,ANS,,-
Breast,milk,contains,carbohydrates,,proteins,,fats,,vitamins,,minerals,,antibodies,,and,enzymes,essential,f
or,infant,growth,and,development.
Why,is,breastfeeding,so,difficult,that,mothers,need,help,,ANS,,-Reason,#1,Unrealistic,expectations
Reason,#2:,Lack,of,timely,interventions
What,are,some,unrealistic,expectations,,ANS,,-
Lack,of,preparation,for,what,the,newborn,period,would,be,like
When,is,the,greatest,chance,of,quitting,breastfeeding,,ANS,,-
Mother's,problems,at,3,to,7,days,posed,the,greatest,risk,to,stopping
The,fastest,drop-off,is,in,the,10,days,following,discharge,from,the,hospital
Woman,who,do,not,breastfeed,are,at,greater,risk,for,,ANS,,-breast,,ovarian,&,endometrial,cancers
