BREASTFEEDING

Culture

100

In which culture are women mostly likely to be secretive about breastfeeding?

Middle Eastern

200

Is breastfeeding in public illegal in any culture?

Yes

Equip./Positioning

100

Football, across the lap, cradling, lying down

What are the different breastfeeding positions?

200

True or False: You do not need a nursing bra to breastfeed.

True. But it is recommended because it provides support.

Benefits

100

True or False: Breastfeeding may reduce SIDS.

TRUE

200

True or False: Breastfeeding increases post-partum hemorrhage.

FALSE

NCLEX

100

In helping the breastfeeding mother position the baby, nurses should keep in mind that: ( a ). The cradle position is usually preferred by mothers who had a cesarean birth ( b ). Women with perineal pain and swelling prefer the modified cradle position ( c ). Whatever the position used, the infant is "belly to belly" with the mother ( d ). While supporting the head, the mother should push gently on the occiput

( c ). Whatever the position used, the infant is "belly to belly" with the mother ( Rationale ). The infant inevitably faces the mother, belly to belly.

200

The mother of an infant child asks the nurse what the right feeding schedule is for an infant. Of the following responses, which would be the best response for the nurse to make? ( a ). Feed the infant every 2 hours. ( b ). Feed the infant every 3 hours ( c ). Feed the infant every 4 hours ( d ). Feed the infant when the infant is hungry

( d ). Feed the infant when the infant is hungry ( Rationale ): Although babies have been fed according to prescribed time schedules in the past, it is preferable to feed babies on demand. Feeding on demand prevents the frustrations that hunger can bring and helps the child develop trust in people. The newborn may require more frequent feedings, but normally by the time the baby is 2 or 3 months old, the demand schedule averages approximately every 4 hours.