Breastfeeding
Myth or Fact
Myth or Fact
Breastfeeding should be painful.
What is a myth? Pain usually means an improper latch.
How long can prepared formula be safely stored in the refrigerator?
Prepared formula must be refrigerated and used within 24 hours.
A postpartum fever of 100.4°F should be…
What is reported to the provider? Could signal infection
Hormone responsible for milk production.
What is prolactin?
Turning the head toward touch on cheek is called…
What is the rooting reflex?
You can’t breastfeed if you’re going back to work.
What is a myth? Pumping and partial breastfeeding are still beneficial.
Which formula type is used for lactose intolerance?
What is soy‑based formula?
A painful, red breast area may indicate…
What is mastitis?
Hormone responsible for the let‑down reflex.
What is oxytocin?
A sign that a breastfed newborn is NOT feeding well.
What is needing to be roused to nurse?
Colostrum is enough to meet a newborn’s nutritional needs in the first days of life.”
FACT
Colostrum is rich in protein & immunologic factors and fully meets newborn needs.
Leftover formula in a bottle should be…
What is discarded? Never reused.
Bright red lochia returning after serosa/alba means…
What is abnormal bleeding? Report immediately.
This hormonal change triggers milk production after birth.
What is the drop in estrogen & progesterone?
By day 3, babies should have at least how many wet diapers?
What is six? Indicates adequate intake
You can get pregnant even if your period hasn’t restarted while breastfeeding
FACT
Ovulation can occur before menses; pregnancy is possible.
What is a danger of putting cereal in a bottle?
What is choking and overfeeding?
Redness, heat, or swelling in the calf may be…
What is a DVT? Requires urgent evaluation
What stimulates both prolactin and oxytocin release?
What is nipple stimulation/suckling?
Calm behavior and sleepiness after feeding indicates…
What is breastfeeding satisfaction?
Breastfeeding always prevents illnesses
What is a myth? It reduces risk, but doesn’t eliminate illness completely
Preterm formulas differ from regular formula because they have…
What is higher caloric value? Preterm formulas are 22–24 cal/oz.
Severe persistent sadness after birth may indicate…
What is postpartum depression? Needs evaluation.
Oxytocin also affects this postpartum organ.
What is the uterus? It strengthens contractions.
Weight loss over 10% of birth weight signals…
What is inadequate intake? Needs reassessment