CLC Test Module 1 Questions and Answers

CLC Test Module 1 Questions and Answers What is the purpose of the World Breastfeeding Trends initiative (WBTi)? Track, assess and monitor the implementation of the "Global strategy" at the country and sub-country level. What contributes to low rates of exclusive BF globally? Caregiver and societal beliefs Hospital and health-care practices that don't support BF Lack of adequate skilled support High promotion of infant forula Inadequate maternity and paternity leave Lack of knowledge on dangers of not breastfeeding How does infrequent feedings impact prolactin levels? leads to lower levels and less rise Ongoing milk production= positively associated with suckling w/in first 2 hours after birth Why might there be such a disparity between Black mothers than white to breast-feed their babies? possibly Because hospitals in neighborhoods with many black residents do less to promote nursing. What are the 3 mechanisms for oxytocin release? 1. "Conditioned response" 2. Nipple stretching (from proper latch) 3. Baby hand massage (releases oxy)