Breastfeeding Curriculum: Medical Knowledge Module

Test your knowledge of curriculum material by answering the questions below. A final score and feedback on each question will be provided after hitting "Done" at the end.

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* 1. When the newborn begins to suckle from the breast, this stimulates the release of hormones in the mother’s brain. The hormone primarily responsible for milk ejection (“let-down”) is:

Estrogen

Progesterone

Prolactin

Oxytocin

Transferrin

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* 2. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for about what length of time?

1 month

2 months

4 months

6 months

9 months

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* 3. Breastfeeding is contraindicated in which of the following conditions:

Infants with galactosemia

Maternal hepatitis B

Maternal hepatitis C

Maternal mastitis

Infants with cystic fibrosis

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* 4. Milk production is increased by:

More frequent milk removal

Forcing maternal fluid ingestion

Increasing maternal caloric intake

Maternal supplementation with vitamin D

Hearing an infant cry

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* 5. The addition of complementary foods is recommended at about:

2 months

4 months

6 months

9 months

12 months

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* 6. All of the following are correct about cracked nipples, except:

A shallow latch could contribute to this type of trauma.

Most mothers should expect to get cracked nipples.

NSAIDs can be given to lactating mothers which will help with pain.

Tongue motion can cause nipple abrasions.