Certified Breastfeeding Counselor PCE Exam
Questions And Answers | Latest Updated 2026/2027
| 100% Correct | Graded A+
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do
they need to be supplemented ? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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
What medications are contraindicated in
breastfeeding mothers ? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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 ANSWERS
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
ANSWERS They increase during pregnancy and
then decrease after birth .
When would a Habermen feeder be indicated ? -
CORRECT ANSWERS with Down's Syndrome or
a Cleft Lip / Palate
How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ?
What are they ? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 normal weight loss for the infant during
the first few days ? - - CORRECT ANSWERS 5-
7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the first
week
What type of supplement do most lactating vegans /
bariatric patients take ? - - CORRECT ANSWERS
supplement Vitamin B12
What is the stomach size of the baby at birth ? - -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS Help families define and achieve goals
-Problem solving : Assessment , plan ,
implementation , evaluation
-Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
Questions And Answers | Latest Updated 2026/2027
| 100% Correct | Graded A+
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do
they need to be supplemented ? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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
What medications are contraindicated in
breastfeeding mothers ? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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 ANSWERS
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
ANSWERS They increase during pregnancy and
then decrease after birth .
When would a Habermen feeder be indicated ? -
CORRECT ANSWERS with Down's Syndrome or
a Cleft Lip / Palate
How many stages of the " Magic Hour " are there ?
What are they ? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 normal weight loss for the infant during
the first few days ? - - CORRECT ANSWERS 5-
7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the first
week
What type of supplement do most lactating vegans /
bariatric patients take ? - - CORRECT ANSWERS
supplement Vitamin B12
What is the stomach size of the baby at birth ? - -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS Help families define and achieve goals
-Problem solving : Assessment , plan ,
implementation , evaluation
-Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
