Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (PCE) Exam | 100 Actual Questions with Correct Verified Answers | Latest Update 2025/2026 | A+ Graded

CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR PCE
ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ?

- - CORRECT ANS:->>5-7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the first week



How many calories does a lactating mom need - 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 clients take ? - -

CORRECT ANS:->>supplement Vitamin B12



How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be supplemented ?

- CORRECT ANS:->>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

ANS:->>Moms should consume a diet of normal foods - they should eat when

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