Doula Certification Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding 3

Question 1

At what age do health organizations generally recommend introducing solid foods?

Accepted Answer

Around 6 months

Answer

2 months

Answer

12 months

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3 months

Question 2

What is nipple confusion?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty some breastfed babies experience transitioning between breast and bottle

Answer

A mother's uncertainty about nursing technique

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A type of nipple soreness

Answer

Confusion about which breast to offer first

Question 3

What is the 'cradle hold' in breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Classic position where the baby's head rests in the crook of the nursing arm

Answer

Baby lying on their back during feeding

Answer

Baby held in an upright position

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Baby lying face-down on the mother's chest

Question 4

What indicates that a breastfed baby is receiving enough milk?

Accepted Answer

Adequate wet and dirty diapers and appropriate weight gain

Answer

Baby sleeps all day without waking

Answer

Baby never cries between feedings

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Mother feels the let-down reflex at every feeding

Question 5

What is donor breast milk?

Accepted Answer

Pasteurized milk from screened donors used when a parent cannot provide sufficient milk

Answer

A formula supplementation product

Answer

A breastfeeding supplement available over the counter

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A colostrum substitute given at birth

Question 6

What is the best response when a client's breastfeeding difficulty is beyond the doula's scope?

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)

Answer

Advise the client to switch to formula immediately

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Tell the client the issue will resolve on its own

Answer

Recommend stopping breastfeeding