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weaning - ANSWER-the addition of adding other foods to a diet, but not
completely stopping or ceasing breastfeeding
when did breastfeeding rates start to initially decline (i.e. in Britain), particularly
among the wealthy population? - ANSWER-16th-17th century and through the
18th century
which month did women historically think was the most important to breastfeed
during? - ANSWER-the summer (due to food spoilage)
what three ingredients made up the first commercial formula? (early 1800's/19th
century) - ANSWER--wheat flour
-cows milk
-sugar
what was, and still is today, one of the biggest reasons why mothers quit
breastfeeding? - ANSWER-mothers report not producing enough milk
when did bottle feeding become the "new norm", thus, causing breastfeeding rates
to continue to decline? - ANSWER-20th century (particularly, mid 1900's) (1950's-
1970's)
what is the WHO code? - ANSWER-an attempt to prevent excessive marketing of
ABM (artificial baby milk) and to bring awareness of benefits of breastfeeding
(although this code is not law in many countries as it interferes with marketing &
freedom)
*breastfeeding education to pubic is critical!*
what are some other breastfeeding barriers mothers have? - ANSWER--sexual vs
functional aspects of breasts
-women in the workplace
-"im not producing enough milk"
-lack of support from medical profession
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where are the breasts specifically located on the body? - ANSWER--between 2nd
& 6th rib
-from sternum to mid axillary line
-only gland in not fully functioning at birth
*may contain hair, sweat, and oil glands
hypoplastic breasts - ANSWER--insufficient glandular tissues
-usually only extend from 3rd to 5th rib
-typically have more spacing between breasts (1.5 inches or more)
montgomery glands/tubercles - ANSWER-"small bumps" located around areola
that become more prominent (hypertrophy) during pregnancy & are thought to
secrete substance during pregnancy/lactation & contain scent glands to help guide
infant to nipple, while also helping kill pathogens that try to enter the body
areola - ANSWER-vary in shape & color; usually circular; become darker during
pregnancy and do not return to pre-pregnancy color
nipple - ANSWER-contain smooth muscle fibers for erectness and graspability;
normally found at 4th intercostal space that typically contain between 4-18
openings (9 on average) for milk to be expressed through during lactation
nipple/areola complex - ANSWER-thought of as one entity; both elongate up to 2-
3 times resting length during breastfeeding;
areola = most sensitive part of breast
nipples = least sensitive
everted nipples - ANSWER-most common type of nipples; protrudes slightly at
rest & everts well with stimulation
flat nipples - ANSWER-soft, but pliable & graspable
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pseudo-inverted nipples - ANSWER-appear to be inverted but will evert with
stimulation or compression
retracted nipples - ANSWER-type of inverted nipples that appear to be graspable
but retracts, rather than everts, with compression
inverted nipples/nipple inversion - ANSWER-retracted nipples that occur with
retracted both with rest and stimualtion
what are some techniques for flat/inverted nipples that may help to evert nipples? -
ANSWER--inverted syringe
-supple cups
-breast shells
-avent nipplette
-"pinch test" in last trimester of pregnancy
supernumerary nipples - ANSWER-"3rd nipple" or "accessory nipple" found along
line of glandular tissue
what is breast tissue composed of? - ANSWER-2/3 glandular tissue
1/3 adipose tissue
suspensory ligaments - ANSWER-aka cooper's ligaments;
heavy fibrous bands that divide adipose and glandular tissue of breasts into
segments
describe breast innervation - ANSWER-breasts and areola are high innervated by
4th-6th intercostal nerves (greatest amount of innervation from 4th intercostal
nerve) to bring sensation from behind from spine along ribs to chest and breasts
how to properly perform breast assessment: - ANSWER--examine bilaterally at
same time
-observe shape, size, symmetry, elasticity
-look for bumps, edema, engorgement, scars, anything abnormal
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weaning - ANSWER-the addition of adding other foods to a diet, but not
completely stopping or ceasing breastfeeding
when did breastfeeding rates start to initially decline (i.e. in Britain), particularly
among the wealthy population? - ANSWER-16th-17th century and through the
18th century
which month did women historically think was the most important to breastfeed
during? - ANSWER-the summer (due to food spoilage)
what three ingredients made up the first commercial formula? (early 1800's/19th
century) - ANSWER--wheat flour
-cows milk
-sugar
what was, and still is today, one of the biggest reasons why mothers quit
breastfeeding? - ANSWER-mothers report not producing enough milk
when did bottle feeding become the "new norm", thus, causing breastfeeding rates
to continue to decline? - ANSWER-20th century (particularly, mid 1900's) (1950's-
1970's)
what is the WHO code? - ANSWER-an attempt to prevent excessive marketing of
ABM (artificial baby milk) and to bring awareness of benefits of breastfeeding
(although this code is not law in many countries as it interferes with marketing &
freedom)
*breastfeeding education to pubic is critical!*
what are some other breastfeeding barriers mothers have? - ANSWER--sexual vs
functional aspects of breasts
-women in the workplace
-"im not producing enough milk"
-lack of support from medical profession
, Certified Lactation Course Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest 2023 – 2024) Satisfaction
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where are the breasts specifically located on the body? - ANSWER--between 2nd
& 6th rib
-from sternum to mid axillary line
-only gland in not fully functioning at birth
*may contain hair, sweat, and oil glands
hypoplastic breasts - ANSWER--insufficient glandular tissues
-usually only extend from 3rd to 5th rib
-typically have more spacing between breasts (1.5 inches or more)
montgomery glands/tubercles - ANSWER-"small bumps" located around areola
that become more prominent (hypertrophy) during pregnancy & are thought to
secrete substance during pregnancy/lactation & contain scent glands to help guide
infant to nipple, while also helping kill pathogens that try to enter the body
areola - ANSWER-vary in shape & color; usually circular; become darker during
pregnancy and do not return to pre-pregnancy color
nipple - ANSWER-contain smooth muscle fibers for erectness and graspability;
normally found at 4th intercostal space that typically contain between 4-18
openings (9 on average) for milk to be expressed through during lactation
nipple/areola complex - ANSWER-thought of as one entity; both elongate up to 2-
3 times resting length during breastfeeding;
areola = most sensitive part of breast
nipples = least sensitive
everted nipples - ANSWER-most common type of nipples; protrudes slightly at
rest & everts well with stimulation
flat nipples - ANSWER-soft, but pliable & graspable
, Certified Lactation Course Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest 2023 – 2024) Satisfaction
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pseudo-inverted nipples - ANSWER-appear to be inverted but will evert with
stimulation or compression
retracted nipples - ANSWER-type of inverted nipples that appear to be graspable
but retracts, rather than everts, with compression
inverted nipples/nipple inversion - ANSWER-retracted nipples that occur with
retracted both with rest and stimualtion
what are some techniques for flat/inverted nipples that may help to evert nipples? -
ANSWER--inverted syringe
-supple cups
-breast shells
-avent nipplette
-"pinch test" in last trimester of pregnancy
supernumerary nipples - ANSWER-"3rd nipple" or "accessory nipple" found along
line of glandular tissue
what is breast tissue composed of? - ANSWER-2/3 glandular tissue
1/3 adipose tissue
suspensory ligaments - ANSWER-aka cooper's ligaments;
heavy fibrous bands that divide adipose and glandular tissue of breasts into
segments
describe breast innervation - ANSWER-breasts and areola are high innervated by
4th-6th intercostal nerves (greatest amount of innervation from 4th intercostal
nerve) to bring sensation from behind from spine along ribs to chest and breasts
how to properly perform breast assessment: - ANSWER--examine bilaterally at
same time
-observe shape, size, symmetry, elasticity
-look for bumps, edema, engorgement, scars, anything abnormal
