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Question 1

An infant is diagnosed with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie). Which breastfeeding problem is MOST directly associated with this condition?

Accepted Answer

Maternal nipple pain and poor milk transfer

Answer

Ankyloglossia restricts tongue movement, preventing effective latch and causing maternal nipple pain and inadequate milk removal.

Question 2

What does the term 'galactagogue' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A substance that promotes or increases milk supply

Answer

Galactagogues are foods, herbs, or medications believed to support or increase breast milk production.

Question 3

A mother who had a bilateral breast reduction surgery is concerned about breastfeeding. What is the MOST important factor that determines her likelihood of adequate milk supply?

Accepted Answer

Whether the nipple-areolar complex was preserved with intact ductal connections

Answer

Preservation of the nipple-areolar complex with intact nerves and ducts is the critical factor determining breastfeeding success after reduction surgery.

Question 4

Which infant stool characteristic during the first week of life best indicates adequate breast milk intake?

Accepted Answer

Transition from meconium to yellow, seedy stools by day 3-4

Answer

Stool transitioning from dark meconium to yellow, seedy stools by days 3-4 indicates the infant is receiving increasing volumes of mature milk.

Question 5

A CBS is working with a mother who has type 1 diabetes. Which breastfeeding-related concern is MOST specific to this population?

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose fluctuations during and after feeding requiring dose adjustments

Answer

Breastfeeding lowers maternal blood glucose, and women with type 1 diabetes often need to reduce insulin doses and monitor glucose closely to prevent hypoglycemia.

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CBS Maternal & Infant Health 4