CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING
COUNSELOR PCE ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026/ ALREADY GRADED
A+ BRAND NEW!!
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 clients 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
-Problem solving : Assessment , plan , implementation , evaluation
-Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
Where is the milk produced ? - CORRECT ANSWER :->>CORRECT ANSWER
- In the alveoli
How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production ( involution ) stop ?
COUNSELOR PCE ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026/ ALREADY GRADED
A+ BRAND NEW!!
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 clients 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
-Problem solving : Assessment , plan , implementation , evaluation
-Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
Where is the milk produced ? - CORRECT ANSWER :->>CORRECT ANSWER
- In the alveoli
How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production ( involution ) stop ?
