Academicachiever - Stuvia US
CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR PCE
ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS/LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027/
ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND NEW!!
Academic Achiever Stuvia
This Document Contains:
❖ CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR PCE
❖ ACTUAL EXAM
❖100+ QUESTIONS
❖Questions and Correct Answers
❖Latest Update 2026/2027
❖Complete A+ Guide
❖100% Guaranteed
,Academicachiever - Stuvia US
What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ?
- - CORRECT ANS:->>5-7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the
first week
How many calories does a lactating mom need - ANSWER
>>>>Moms need approximately 500 extra calories/day when
breastfeeding. Range is 1,800-2,700 with most mons consuming
around 2,200
What type of supplement do most lactating vegans / bariatric clients
take ? - - CORRECT ANS:->>supplement Vitamin B12
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be
supplemented ? - CORRECT ANS:->>Babies need 400 IU of Vitamin
D per day . They should be supplemented if moms are deficient ; there
is vitamin D in formula , so if they are being formula - fed they do NOT
require additional vitamin D supplementation .
What types of foods ( or diet ) should lactating moms consume ? -
, Academicachiever - Stuvia US
CORRECT ANS:->>Moms should consume a diet of normal foods -
they should eat when they're hungry and drink when they're thirsty .
The MyPlate is a good example - 50 % carbs , 15 % protein , 20-30 %
healthy fats
When would a Habermen feeder be indicated ? - CORRECT ANS:-
>>with Down's Syndrome or a Cleft Lip / Palate
What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ? -
CORRECT ANS:->>Antimetabolite drugs or chemotherapy ,
radioisotopes ( not IV contrast dye ) and illicit drugs
What is the Tail of Spence ? What are the symptoms ? How do you
treat it ? - CORRECT ANS:->>The Tail of Spence refers to mammary
gland tissue that extends to the axillary area that is connected to the
milk ducts . Symptoms include swollen armpits and even mastitis
.Moms can apply cold compresses to the area and take Motrin /
Tylenol as needed for discomfort .
What happens to estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy and
CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR PCE
ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS/LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027/
ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND NEW!!
Academic Achiever Stuvia
This Document Contains:
❖ CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR PCE
❖ ACTUAL EXAM
❖100+ QUESTIONS
❖Questions and Correct Answers
❖Latest Update 2026/2027
❖Complete A+ Guide
❖100% Guaranteed
,Academicachiever - Stuvia US
What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ?
- - CORRECT ANS:->>5-7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the
first week
How many calories does a lactating mom need - ANSWER
>>>>Moms need approximately 500 extra calories/day when
breastfeeding. Range is 1,800-2,700 with most mons consuming
around 2,200
What type of supplement do most lactating vegans / bariatric clients
take ? - - CORRECT ANS:->>supplement Vitamin B12
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be
supplemented ? - CORRECT ANS:->>Babies need 400 IU of Vitamin
D per day . They should be supplemented if moms are deficient ; there
is vitamin D in formula , so if they are being formula - fed they do NOT
require additional vitamin D supplementation .
What types of foods ( or diet ) should lactating moms consume ? -
, Academicachiever - Stuvia US
CORRECT ANS:->>Moms should consume a diet of normal foods -
they should eat when they're hungry and drink when they're thirsty .
The MyPlate is a good example - 50 % carbs , 15 % protein , 20-30 %
healthy fats
When would a Habermen feeder be indicated ? - CORRECT ANS:-
>>with Down's Syndrome or a Cleft Lip / Palate
What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ? -
CORRECT ANS:->>Antimetabolite drugs or chemotherapy ,
radioisotopes ( not IV contrast dye ) and illicit drugs
What is the Tail of Spence ? What are the symptoms ? How do you
treat it ? - CORRECT ANS:->>The Tail of Spence refers to mammary
gland tissue that extends to the axillary area that is connected to the
milk ducts . Symptoms include swollen armpits and even mastitis
.Moms can apply cold compresses to the area and take Motrin /
Tylenol as needed for discomfort .
What happens to estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy and
