The "benefits" of breastfeeding
breastmilk vs. formula
Can I breastfeed?
latching and positioning
myth or fact?
100

The WIC fully breastfeeding food package has this, which the non-breastfeeding postpartum food packages does not include. 

fish

100

This type of milk can offer variety of flavors for baby to try. 

Breastmilk. Depending on maternal diet, it can influence the flavor profile of breastmilk. Baby's especially love strong flavors like garlic!

100

Small breasts

Yes! Breast size doesn't = more/less milk supply.

100

Name at least 2 ways to hold baby while breastfeeding.

possible answers: cradle hold, cross-cradle, football, side lying, laid back

100

Women need to "toughen up" their breasts in preparation to breastfeed baby. 

Myth.

200

This WIC category is eligible to receive postpartum benefits until baby turns 1 year old. 

fully breastfeeding

200

This type of milk provides baby with antibodies to help build up their immune system health?

breastmilk

200
Can I nurse my toddler and breastfeed infant?

Yes!

200

True or false. If baby has dimpling in their cheeks, it's a sign that they are latched properly. 

false

200

Breastfeeding helps with postpartum recovery. 

Fact

300

Length of time a mom is eligible to receive WIC benefits postpartum if she is not breastfeeding, or if she is supplementing with more than 3 cans of formula/month.

6 months

300

Smaller quantity of this type of breastmilk is produced initially, but it contains twice as much protein, and 4 times as much zinc.

colostrum

300

Using illicit drugs and/or opioids.

No

300

To stimulate baby to open their mouth wide to latch, mom can to this. 

rub her nipple on baby's upper lip

300

You shouldn't breastfeed if you are sick.

Myth

400

Which postpartum categories receive 1 dozen eggs?

partial breastfeeding < half a package, non-breastfeeding

400

This fatty acid is found naturally in breastmilk, usually added to formula, and is important for baby's brain health and development. 

DHA

400

Nipple piercings

Maybe. Could cause an obstruction and lower milk production. Would need to remove piercing before feeding baby to avoid harming their mouth or causing choking hazard. 

400

When assessing milk transfer, we can listen to baby's rhythm for this series of reflexes. 

suck, swallow, breath

400

It is recommended to start breastfeeding within the first hour after birth. 

Fact

500

This WIC category receives 48 quarts of milk on their benefits

Fully breastfeeding multiples

500

This protein found in human milk targets cancer cells and is lethal to tumors when exposed to stomach acid. 

alpha lactalbumin (HAMLET)

500

Diabetic mother. 

Yes! Breastfeeding helps protect baby from developing diabetes, It can also help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes for a breastfeeding mom who had gestational diabetes during her pregnancy.

500

If a mom shares that she is feeling engorged, has cracked or bleeding nipples, and/or extreme discomfort while breastfeeding, this could be a sign of...

poor latch

500

If women have letdown during pregnancy, they are leaking colostrum and won't have any by the time baby is here. 

Myth

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