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Download PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam Study Guide Test Exam PCE Certified Breastfeedi and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam Study Guide Test Exam PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam Q&A Latest Update 2024 RANKED A+ Where is the milk produced? - CORRECT ANSWERS In the alveoli How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production (involution) stop? - CORRECT ANSWERS Approximately 40 days What are the common signs of milk "let down"? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tingling, warmth, fullness, dripping and contractions How is preterm milk different than term milk? - CORRECT ANSWERS It is higher in protein and immune factors (because the body KNOWS this is what the preemie needs!) What component of breast milk is the most variable? - CORRECT ANSWERS Lipids What component of human milk is destroyed by freezing? - CORRECT ANSWERS Macrophages When is the side-lying position helpful? - CORRECT ANSWERS In moms that are sleepy or have lacerations/repairs that put pressure and cause discomfort on the perineal area What position is centered around the infant attaching themselves to the breast? - CORRECT ANSWERS The laid back position (aka the biological position) When is the Australian/Saddle position helpful? - CORRECT ANSWERS When moms are experiencing active let-down What is the dancer hand? - CORRECT ANSWERS Mom would have hand below the breast in a "U" shape; this is good for infants who need good jaw support What are signs of milk transfer? - CORRECT ANSWERS Swallowing - harsh "Ca" sound; air from nose felt, neck movement visualized PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam Study Guide Test Exam PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam Q&A Latest Update 2024 RANKED A+ What are the stool transition colors? - CORRECT ANSWERS Black to green to yellow What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days? - CORRECT ANSWERS 5-7% in first 24 hours Below 10% after that How many calories does a lactating mom need? - CORRECT ANSWERS Moms need approximately 500 extra calories/day when breastfeeding. Range is between 1,800 and 2,700 with most moms consuming around 2,200! What type of supplement do most lactating vegans/bariatric patients take? - CORRECT ANSWERS Vitamin B12 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 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. When would a Habermen feeder be indicated? - CORRECT ANSWERS In infants with Down's Syndrome or a Cleft Lip/Palate 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