Doula Certification Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding 2

Question 1

What is the 'football hold' in breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A hold where the baby is tucked under the arm like a football

Answer

The football hold positions the baby along the mother's side with the baby's legs tucked under the arm, useful for large breasts, C-section recovery, or twins.

Question 2

What does exclusive breastfeeding mean?

Accepted Answer

Feeding the baby only breast milk with no other foods or liquids

Answer

Exclusive breastfeeding means the infant receives only breast milk with no supplemental formula, water, or solid foods.

Question 3

What is a galactagogue?

Accepted Answer

A substance believed to increase milk supply

Answer

A galactagogue is a food, herb, or medication traditionally used to promote or increase breast milk production.

Question 4

Which feeding cue indicates a newborn is ready to feed?

Accepted Answer

Rooting, hand-to-mouth movements, and sucking motions

Answer

Early hunger cues include rooting, sucking on hands, and lip smacking; crying is a late hunger cue that can make latching more difficult.

Question 5

What is the purpose of burping during infant feedings?

Accepted Answer

To release swallowed air and reduce discomfort

Answer

Burping helps release air swallowed during feeding, reducing discomfort, spitting up, and gassiness in newborns.

Doula Certification Practice Test

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Doula Certification Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding 2