CBC Breastfeeding Techniques & Positioning 2

Question 1

A mother recovering from a cesarean birth wants to avoid pressure on her incision. Which position is usually most comfortable?

Accepted Answer

Football (clutch) hold with the baby tucked at her side

Answer

The football hold keeps the baby's weight off the abdomen and away from the incision.

Question 2

In laid-back (biological nurturing) breastfeeding, what mainly keeps the baby stable at the breast?

Accepted Answer

Gravity, with the baby lying tummy-down on the mother's reclined body

Answer

In a semi-reclined position, gravity holds the baby against the mother's body and frees the baby's feeding reflexes.

Question 3

Which sign best shows that a baby has a deep, effective latch?

Accepted Answer

Flanged lips and more areola visible above the top lip than below the bottom lip

Answer

An asymmetric latch with flanged lips and more areola showing above the top lip means the baby has taken in plenty of lower breast tissue.

Question 4

When bringing a baby to the breast, the nipple should first be aimed toward which part of the baby's face?

Accepted Answer

The nose, so the baby tilts the head back and opens wide

Answer

Lining the nipple up with the nose makes the baby extend the head and gape, so the nipple lands deep near the soft palate.

Question 5

What is the main purpose of the 'breast sandwich' (U-hold) technique?

Accepted Answer

To shape the breast in line with the baby's mouth so the baby can take a deeper mouthful

Answer

Compressing the breast parallel to the baby's lips gives the baby a narrower, deeper piece of breast to latch onto.

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