Breastfeeding Curriculum: System Based Practice

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* 1. Hospital practices have been shown to improve breastfeeding rates. Which of the following is NOT an evidence-based practice?

Newborns should receive nothing but breast milk, unless medically indicated.

Newborns should remain with their mothers throughout the hospital stay.

Newborns should be placed skin-to-skin with their mothers immediately after delivery.

Newborns should be fed once every three to four hours for 20 minutes.

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* 2. When should the first office visit be scheduled after a healthy newborn is discharged from the birth hospital?

At 3–5 days of life

At 10 days of life

At 2 weeks of life

At 1 month of life

At 2 months of life

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* 3. Which of the following is true about breastfeeding among African American families?

African Americans have higher rates of breastfeeding compared to all other races/ethnicities.

Structural racism is a barrier to breastfeeding among African American families.

Rates of breastfeeding among African American families are decreasing over time.

There is nothing pediatric providers can do to increase rates of breastfeeding among African American families.