Doula Certification Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding

Question 1

What is the let-down reflex in breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

The release of milk from the alveoli into the milk ducts triggered by oxytocin

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When a mother becomes discouraged about breastfeeding

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The newborn's latch release at end of feeding

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A formula preparation technique

Question 2

What characterizes an adequate breastfeeding latch?

Accepted Answer

The baby's mouth covers the nipple and much of the areola with lips flanged outward

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Only the nipple is in the baby's mouth

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A shallow latch with a clicking sound

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Latch with the upper lip curled inward

Question 3

What is breast engorgement?

Accepted Answer

Uncomfortable fullness and swelling of the breasts due to excess milk

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A baby eating too much at one feeding

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A breast infection

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A breastfeeding position

Question 4

What is mastitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of breast tissue, often involving bacterial infection

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A blocked milk duct only

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Normal breast tenderness

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A breastfeeding position

Question 5

What is the difference between foremilk and hindmilk?

Accepted Answer

Foremilk is watery and lower in fat; hindmilk is richer and higher in fat

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Foremilk is higher in fat; hindmilk is lower in fat

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They are nutritionally identical throughout a feeding

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Hindmilk comes first at the start of a feeding session

Question 6

What is tongue tie (ankyloglossia)?

Accepted Answer

A short or tight frenulum that restricts tongue movement and can affect latch

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A tight jaw muscle condition

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An overactive sucking reflex

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A feeding schedule restriction