CLC Breastfeeding Equipment & Milk Expression 2

Question 1

Which type of breast pump is recommended for a mother of a premature infant who needs to establish and maintain milk supply without breastfeeding at the breast?

Accepted Answer

Hospital-grade double electric pump

Answer

Hospital-grade double electric pumps provide optimal suction cycles and efficiency for mothers of premature infants who need to establish full milk supply.

Question 2

What is the recommended pumping frequency for a mother exclusively pumping to establish full milk supply in the first weeks postpartum?

Accepted Answer

8–12 times per 24 hours

Answer

To mimic newborn feeding frequency and signal the body to produce a full milk supply, pumping 8–12 times per 24 hours is recommended.

Question 3

When thawing frozen breast milk, which method is safest?

Accepted Answer

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or hold under warm running water

Answer

Microwaving creates hot spots and can destroy antibodies; gradual thawing in the refrigerator or under warm running water is the safest method.

Question 4

How long can previously frozen breast milk that has been thawed in the refrigerator be safely stored?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

Thawed breast milk should be used within 24 hours from the time it is fully thawed in the refrigerator.

Question 5

Which instruction is most important when teaching a mother to clean breast pump parts after each use?

Accepted Answer

Wash all parts that contact milk with hot soapy water or run them through the dishwasher, then air dry

Answer

The CDC recommends washing pump parts with hot soapy water (or dishwasher) and air drying on a clean towel after each use.

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CLC Breastfeeding Equipment & Milk Expression 2