CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR EXAMS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR
EXAMS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.



Where does breast tissue normally develop? - correct answer-
Along the breast line
- located from under the arms down to the groin




What are the 3 stages of early breast development? - correct
answer- 1. In utero
2. First 2 months of life
3. Puberty




Breast development during menstruation - correct answer- -
Estrogen: Induces Ductal System development
- Progesterone: Induces Lobular-Alveolar development




What is Lactogenesis? - correct answer- The initiation of milk
production




How many stages of Lactogensis are there? - correct answer- 4

, What stages of Lactogenesis occur during pregnancy? - correct
answer- 1 and 2




Lactogenesis 1 - correct answer- Ductal and Lobular-Alveolar
systems grow at an accelerated rate (influenced by hormones)
- breasts enlarge
- high progesterone levels cause an increase in alveoli
- colostrum begins to produce in the alveoli




When does Lactogenesis 1 occur? - correct answer- around 16
weeks




Lactogenesis 2 - correct answer- The placenta is released from
the uterus and progesterone levels drop
- this causes the alveolar cells to begin to release milk and
allows them to continue to produce more milk




How long does Lactogenesis 2 last? - correct answer- 2-4 days




What are the 5 main areas of the breast? - correct answer- -
Upper Inner