CLE Maternal & Infant Health Considerations

Question 1

Why is skin-to-skin contact encouraged immediately after birth?

Accepted Answer

To stabilize infant and promote breastfeeding

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To check the baby's weight

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To begin formula feeding early

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To reduce crying only

Question 2

Which maternal condition may temporarily delay lactation?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes

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High calcium levels

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Elevated progesterone

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Short labor duration

Question 3

What is one common infant condition that can interfere with breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Tongue-tie

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Colic

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Teething

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Fast weight gain

Question 4

Why is early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour important?

Accepted Answer

To establish milk supply and bonding

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To ensure vitamin D absorption

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To increase colic risk

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To reduce the need for formula

Question 5

Which vitamin should exclusively breastfed infants receive after birth?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin B12

Question 6

Which factor most influences maternal milk production?

Accepted Answer

Frequency of milk removal

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The mother’s hydration status

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Nutritional supplements

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Baby’s birth weight

Question 7

What is a typical indicator that an infant is getting enough breast milk?

Accepted Answer

5-6 wet diapers per day

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Crying after every feed

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Irregular sleep patterns

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Refusal to nurse occasionally

Question 8

How does rooming-in support breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

It promotes feeding on demand

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It ensures uninterrupted sleep

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It reduces breastfeeding frequency

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It separates mother and baby during recovery

Question 9

What effect can maternal stress have on breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Reduces milk ejection reflex

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Increases milk supply

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Improves let-down

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Prevents nipple soreness