PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam Questions and Answers

PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam
Questions and Answers



1. Where does breast tissue normally develop




ANS Along the breast line
- located from under the arms down to the groin


2. What are the 3 stages of early breast development


ANS 1. In utero
2. First 2 months of life
3. Puberty


3. Breast development during menstruation




ANS Estrogen: Induces Ductal Systemdevelopment

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,- Progesterone: Induces Lobular-Alveolar development


4. What is Lactogenesis




ANS The initiation of milk production


5. How many stages of Lactogensis are there




ANS 4


6. What stages of Lactogenesis occur during pregnancy




ANS 1 and 2


7. Lactogenesis 1


: ANS Ductal and Lobular-Alveolar systems grow at an acceleratedrate
(influenced by hormones)
- breasts enlarge
- high progesterone levels cause an increase in alveoli
- colostrum begins to produce in the alveoli
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8. When does Lactogenesis 1 occur




ANS around 16 weeks


9. Lactogenesis 2


: The placenta is released from the uterus and progesteronelevels drop
- this causes the alveolar cells to begin to release milk and allows them to continue
to produce more milk
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10. How long does Lactogenesis 2 last




ANS 2-4 days
11. What are the 5 main areas of the breast




ANS - Upper Inner
- Lower Inner
- Upper Outer
- Lower Outer
- Tail of Spence
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