CBS Newborn Behavior & Development 3

Question 1

Which sensory ability is most well-developed in a newborn and directly supports breastfeeding success?

Accepted Answer

The sense of smell, particularly recognizing the mother's breast odor

Answer

Newborns have a well-developed sense of smell and can recognize their mother's breast odor, which guides them toward the nipple.

Question 2

Night feedings are particularly important for breastfeeding mothers because:

Accepted Answer

Prolactin levels are highest at night, making night nursing critical for milk supply

Answer

Prolactin levels are naturally higher at night, so night feedings are especially important for stimulating and maintaining adequate milk supply.

Question 3

A 2-week-old breastfed infant who has not regained birth weight and is nursing 8 times in 24 hours should prompt the breastfeeding specialist to first:

Accepted Answer

Observe a complete breastfeeding session to assess latch and milk transfer

Answer

Observing a full nursing session allows the specialist to assess latch quality and milk transfer, which are the most common causes of slow weight gain.

Question 4

Infant attachment (bonding) has been shown to support breastfeeding primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Increasing responsive feeding and the mother's motivation to continue breastfeeding

Answer

Strong maternal-infant attachment promotes responsive feeding and increases maternal motivation, both of which are associated with longer breastfeeding duration.

Question 5

Which of the following pacifier use guidelines is consistent with current evidence regarding breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Introducing a pacifier after breastfeeding is well established (around 3–4 weeks) is generally considered safe

Answer

Current evidence suggests that pacifiers introduced after breastfeeding is well established (around 3–4 weeks) do not negatively affect breastfeeding duration.

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

(CBS) Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Practice Test

CBS Newborn Behavior & Development 3