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