BF Did You Know
Breast Information
WIC Breastfeeding Policies
BF Fact or Fiction
Breastfeeding
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The acronym used by a lactation consultant indicating she is certified to help breastfeeding women?
IBCLC
100
Immunoglobulin E is the most abundant antibody in breast milk
Fiction- Immunoglobulin A is
100
During a certification, if an entry is made in the bfing notes grid of the infant's record first, WIC Wise will automatically make a copy of the entry in the mother's record?
Yes
100
Term used to describe the first form of breast milk produced immediately following the delivery of a baby
Colostrum
Nutrient dense substance is packed with immune, growth, and tissue repairing nutrients
100
The service which collects, screens, processes and dispenses donated breast milk?
Milk Bank
200
How long after birth do most health professionals recommend breastfeeding should begin?
Within the first hour
200
How many milk opening does a nipple have?
A.)1 to 5, B.)10 to 20, C.30-50 D.) 60 to 100
B.) 10 to 20
200
WIC staff may provide a breastfeeding food package to a fully bfing mom in the PG category for---- benefit periods only after the infant's birth.
One
200
When a women nurses a child other than her own at her breast, it's know as sister nursing?
Fiction
Wet nursing
200
According to The World Health Organization, which is not a benefit of breastfeeding?
Decrease SIDS Decrease dental problems
Increase paternal connection Increased IQ
Paternal connections
300
AAP recommends breastfeeding for how long?
What is 6 months
300
Which Gland is responsible for the Production of Breast Milk?
Mammary gland
Only females release estrogen to spark lactation
300
What should be done if a bfing mom requests formula in the first 30 day?
Evaluate to determine if there is a medical reason, discuss risk of not bring, assess weight, then counsel and refer to LC
300
Asprin is okay to take to relieve pain while breastfeeding?
Fiction
Ibuprofen, Advil or Motrin are safe
300
The most common sign of low milk supply for a baby?
Poor Weight gain
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While there's plenty of conflicting information surrounding alcohol and breast milk, The CDC advises that a mother wait at least ______ hours before bfing after drinking alcohol.
2 hours
safely consume 1 standard drink before nursing again
400
Where in the breast is milk actually produced?
Alveoli
400
Mom was issued PG benefits for the current benefit period, and has used some or all of them. Can you add more benefits so she receives additional bfing foods?
Yes,
Procedure is in WIC WISE job aid #49 WIC Card& WIC WISE Guidance Website
400
Most women who are breastfeeding can burn calories?
Fact
about 200 to 500
400
According to the US surgeon general, how much money can a family save in the first year by breastfeeding?
$1,200 to $1,500
500
On average, How many ounces of breastmilk does an exclusively breastfeed baby take in each day?
25 ounces
each day from 1to 6 months
500
What hormone is known for enabling mammals to produce milk in the breast?
Prolactin
is secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain and increases as a baby suckles
500
Breastmilk is amazingly adaptable! If you or your baby are sick, the number of antibodies and white blood cells in your breastmilk increase to fight off infection.
Fact
500
Should Mom’s with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 tests be encouraged to breastfeed.
Mom should continue to adhere to infection prevention (wearing a face mask as required and washing hands).