IBCLC EXAM- Maternal Pathology Questions And Answers

IBCLC EXAM- Maternal Pathology Questions And Answers Hypoplasia/ Amastia - ANS-abnormally shaped breasts with insufficient glandular tissue -widely spaced -asymmetric -pt may have had breast augmentation to correct appearance -few breast changes during pregnancy -no engorgement postpartum -possible connection to thyroid disease -low supply likely -monitor infant growth -counseling necessary -may improve with subsequent pregnancies -utilize pumping/galactogogues Galactorrhea - ANS-spontaneous lactation, milk production post weaning -d/t medications or health problem Hyperprolactinemia - ANS-elevated prolactin levels -d/t hypo or hyperthyroidism, psychosis/anxiety meds, renal failure, pituitary/uterine/ovarian tumors Pitting edema - ANS-excessive swelling -d/t breast abscess, cancer, malignant condition: peau d'orange, trauma to breast, inflammation of breast, obstruction of milk ducts/glands, benign breast lump/cyst Candidiasis (thrush) - ANS-...