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

Answer

The let-down (milk ejection) reflex is triggered by oxytocin release, causing milk to flow from the alveoli through the ducts to the nipple.

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

Answer

A deep latch involves the baby's mouth covering the nipple and a large portion of the areola with lips flanged outward for effective milk transfer.

Question 3

What is breast engorgement?

Accepted Answer

Uncomfortable fullness and swelling of the breasts due to excess milk

Answer

Breast engorgement is the painful overfilling of breasts with milk, often occurring when milk comes in around days 3-5 postpartum.

Question 4

What is mastitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of breast tissue, often involving bacterial infection

Answer

Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue, often caused by a blocked duct or bacterial infection, producing flu-like symptoms, breast redness, and pain.

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

Answer

Foremilk is the thinner, lower-fat milk at the start of a feeding, while hindmilk is the creamier, higher-fat milk released as the breast empties.

Doula Certification Practice Test

Doula Certification Practice Test

Doula Certification Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding