Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam 2024|2024 Questions With Correct Answers

What's a breast shell for? {Ans: Evert nipple, collect leaking milk, engorgement, tender nips}3 causes of engorgement {Ans: Congestion/ vascularity, accumulation of milk, edema}What is breast milk composed of? {Ans: - Fats: higher in mature milk and evenings -Protein: Casein- allows for iron to be absorbed, mature milk. Whey- early milk, IGA, kills bacteria Carbs: Lactose, makes up alories/ energy. Vitamins: A,D,E,K,C, thiamin, riboflavin, b's. Influenced by mom. Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, not affected by diet. -Mostly water}What meds are CI w/ BF? {Ans: Anti metabolite/ chemo, radioisotopes, drugs}Stages of the magic hour? {Ans: 9: Birth cry, relaxation, awakening, activity, rest crawling, familiarization, suckling, sleep.}Multiples {Ans: Room in, cued, individual feeding until proven latch. Partial breast feeding common. Risk for maternal stress}