CBS Breastfeeding Techniques & Support 2

Question 1

A mother reports that her baby makes clicking sounds during breastfeeding. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Poor tongue positioning or tongue tie

Answer

Clicking sounds during nursing typically indicate the baby is losing suction, often due to poor tongue positioning or a tongue tie (ankyloglossia).

Question 2

Which position is most recommended for a mother recovering from a cesarean section to avoid pressure on the incision?

Accepted Answer

Football (clutch) hold

Answer

The football (clutch) hold keeps the baby's body tucked under the mother's arm and away from the abdominal incision site.

Question 3

What does the term 'paced bottle feeding' mean in the context of breastfeeding support?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the baby to control the flow and pace of bottle feeding

Answer

Paced bottle feeding allows the infant to control the flow rate, mimicking breastfeeding and reducing the risk of nipple/flow preference.

Question 4

A mother with flat nipples asks for help initiating breastfeeding. Which intervention is most appropriate to try first?

Accepted Answer

Encourage breast stimulation and manual eversion before latching

Answer

Manual eversion or cold stimulation before latching can temporarily draw out flat nipples and help the baby achieve a deeper latch.

Question 5

Which sign most reliably indicates adequate milk transfer during a breastfeeding session?

Accepted Answer

Baby shows audible swallowing and appears satisfied after feeding

Answer

Audible swallowing combined with infant satiety cues (relaxed hands, releasing breast spontaneously) are the strongest indicators of effective milk transfer.

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CBS Breastfeeding Techniques & Support 2