CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR PCE
ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS/LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026 ALREADY
GRADED A+ BRAND NEW!!
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 ? - 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 after birth ? -
- CORRECT ANS:->>They increase during pregnancy and then decrease after
birth .
How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ? What are they ? - CORRECT
ANS:->>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
What is the stomach size of the baby at birth ? - - CORRECT ANS:->>The baby's
stomach is only the size of a marble , button or grape at birth . It can only hold 1-7
mL or 1-2 teaspoons at this time .
Standards of of practice for CBC - - CORRECT ANS:->>Help families define and
achieve goals
-Problem solving : Assessment , plan , implementation , evaluation
-Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
Where is the milk produced ? - CORRECT ANS:->>ANSWER- In the alveoli
How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production ( involution ) stop ?
- - CORRECT ANS:->>Approximately 40 days
What are the common signs of milk " let down " ? - ANSWER
>>>>Tingling , warmth , fullness , dripping and contractions
ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS/LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026 ALREADY
GRADED A+ BRAND NEW!!
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 ? - 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 after birth ? -
- CORRECT ANS:->>They increase during pregnancy and then decrease after
birth .
How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ? What are they ? - CORRECT
ANS:->>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
What is the stomach size of the baby at birth ? - - CORRECT ANS:->>The baby's
stomach is only the size of a marble , button or grape at birth . It can only hold 1-7
mL or 1-2 teaspoons at this time .
Standards of of practice for CBC - - CORRECT ANS:->>Help families define and
achieve goals
-Problem solving : Assessment , plan , implementation , evaluation
-Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
Where is the milk produced ? - CORRECT ANS:->>ANSWER- In the alveoli
How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production ( involution ) stop ?
- - CORRECT ANS:->>Approximately 40 days
What are the common signs of milk " let down " ? - ANSWER
>>>>Tingling , warmth , fullness , dripping and contractions
