Certified Breastfeeding Counselor PCE 2023 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS
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GRADED A+
,What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ? - -
ANSWER>>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 patients take
? - - ANSWER>>supplement Vitamin B12
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be supplemented ? -
ANSWER>>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 ? - ANSWER>>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 ? - ANSWER>>with Down's Syndrome or a
Cleft Lip / Palate
What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ? -
ANSWER>>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
? - ANSWER>>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 after birth ? - -
ANSWER>>They increase during pregnancy and then decrease after birth .
How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ? What are they ? - ANSWER>>There
are nine stages of the " Magic Hour " or " Golden Hour , " they are : 1. Birth cry 2.
Relaxation 3. Awakening 4. Activity 5. Rest 6.
, Crawling 7. Familiarization 8. Suckling 9. Sleep
QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS
WITH (100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATES | ALREADY
GRADED A+
,What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ? - -
ANSWER>>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 patients take
? - - ANSWER>>supplement Vitamin B12
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be supplemented ? -
ANSWER>>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 ? - ANSWER>>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 ? - ANSWER>>with Down's Syndrome or a
Cleft Lip / Palate
What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ? -
ANSWER>>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
? - ANSWER>>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 after birth ? - -
ANSWER>>They increase during pregnancy and then decrease after birth .
How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ? What are they ? - ANSWER>>There
are nine stages of the " Magic Hour " or " Golden Hour , " they are : 1. Birth cry 2.
Relaxation 3. Awakening 4. Activity 5. Rest 6.
, Crawling 7. Familiarization 8. Suckling 9. Sleep
