CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR (PCE) EXAM
| COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|
UPDATED 2026
What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days? - -
ANSWER -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 patients take?
- - ANSWER -supplement Vitamin B12
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be
supplemented ? - 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 ? -
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 Haberman feeder be indicated ? - ANSWER -with Down's
Syndrome or a Cleft Lip / Palate
, What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ? -
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
? - 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 ? - - ANSWER -They increase during pregnancy and then decrease
after birth .
How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ? What are they ? -
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 ? - - 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 practice for CBC - - ANSWER -Help families define and achieve
goals
| COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|
UPDATED 2026
What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days? - -
ANSWER -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 patients take?
- - ANSWER -supplement Vitamin B12
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be
supplemented ? - 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 ? -
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 Haberman feeder be indicated ? - ANSWER -with Down's
Syndrome or a Cleft Lip / Palate
, What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ? -
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
? - 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 ? - - ANSWER -They increase during pregnancy and then decrease
after birth .
How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ? What are they ? -
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 ? - - 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 practice for CBC - - ANSWER -Help families define and achieve
goals
