IBCLC Breastfeeding 2

Question 1

What are the WHO's recommendations for breastfeeding duration?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months with continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods up to 2 years or beyond

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Breastfeed exclusively for 3 months, then switch to formula

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Breastfeed for 12 months maximum

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There is no specific recommendation for breastfeeding duration

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum number of breastfeeding sessions per day for a newborn in the first week?

Accepted Answer

8-12 times per day

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4-6 times per day

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Every 4 hours on a schedule

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Only when the baby cries

Question 3

Which is a reliable indicator of adequate milk intake in a breastfed newborn?

Accepted Answer

The infant produces at least 6 wet diapers and 3-4 yellow stools per day by day 4-5

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The infant sleeps for long stretches

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The infant feeds for exactly 20 minutes per breast

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The mother does not experience breast fullness

Question 4

What is paced bottle feeding and when is it recommended for breastfed infants?

Accepted Answer

It is a technique where the bottle is held horizontally, the infant controls the pace, and frequent pauses are introduced to prevent overfeeding and support return to the breast

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It means feeding the infant as quickly as possible

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It means offering the bottle only at scheduled times

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It is only used for premature infants

Question 5

What is the difference between foremilk and hindmilk?

Accepted Answer

Foremilk is the lower-fat milk at the start of a feeding, while hindmilk is the higher-fat milk that becomes available as the breast is progressively emptied

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They are produced by different parts of the breast

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Hindmilk is always better than foremilk

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Foremilk is colostrum and hindmilk is mature milk

Question 6

A mother has been told she should stop breastfeeding because she is taking a commonly prescribed medication. What should the IBCLC do first?

Accepted Answer

Verify the medication's safety using a reliable lactation pharmacology resource such as LactMed or Hale's

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Agree with the recommendation and help the mother wean

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Tell the mother to ignore medical advice

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Recommend she stop the medication without consulting her prescriber