Which of the following is true ideally?
-Breastfeeding hurts for 10 days and then gets better.
-Breastfeeding should not be painful.
-Breastfeeding
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-Breastfeeding hurts for the first few seconds and then gets better during the feeding.
Breastfeeding should not be painful.
According to research discussed in this section about sore nipples:
-The best healing took place with glycerine gel therapy
-The three groups had ratings of less pain after the intervention, including the group that only received corrective intervention assessing latch
-The group with lanolin healed best
-None of the above
The three groups had ratings of less pain after the intervention, including the group that only received corrective intervention assessing latch
T or F: In the same research study, pain was found to be associated with all aspects of poor latch.
True
T or F: Observation of more pre-feeding behaviors (feeding babies according to cue) was associated with less sore nipples.
True
T or F: A misshapen nipple at the end of the feeding is an optimal finding, and is not related to feeding issues.
False
Thompson's research showed that the following was associated with nipple trauma:
-Shaping the breast
-A hand on the back of the baby's head
-Baby's hand covered with mittens
-1 and 2
1 and 2; Shaping the breast & A hand on the back of the baby's head
T or F: There should be no cupping the breast (c-hold) and the baby should be brought to the breast, not directing the breast to the baby. It is important not to have hands on the back of the baby's head. No more sandwiching the breast. Breastfeeding help should be conducted in a hands-off way.
True
T or F: All-purpose nipple ointment (APNO) was not found to be superior to lanolin when put on damaged nipples.
True
Green, shiny stools:
-Are a normal finding
-Are not related to feeding
-Are a sign of not enough milk
-May be a sign of oversupply
May be a sign of oversupply
Which of the following may NOT be helpful with oversupply?
-Decreasing additional nipple stimulation if possible
-Considering block feeding
-Trying the Australian posture
-Suggesting herbs such as sage
Suggesting herbs such as sage
T or F: There are concerns about vitamin E being ingested by the baby when it is put on nipples.
True
T or F: Raynaud's phenomenon is sometimes inappropriately treated for organisms such as yeast.
True
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T or F: In this section, we discussed that there is no high-level evidence for tongue tie release and lip tie release to ease breastfeeding difficulties.
True
T or F: Anyone with a lactation credential can diagnose tongue tie.
False
Parents may be surprised to see milk come out that looks like string when there is:
-Oversupply
-Too much prolactin
-Plugs or caked breasts
-Mastitis
Plugs or caked breasts
T or F: Blebs sometimes need to be lanced by a surgeon or other appropriate health care provider.
True
T or F: Common mastitis typically occurs in both breasts simultaneously.
False
One concern about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is:
-It can sometimes look like mastitis on the breast.
-It often looks like yeast.
-It frequently looks like Raynaud's.
-It may be mistaken for oversupply.
It can sometimes look like mastitis on the breast.
T or F: Any unusual or suspicious area on or appearance of the breast, nipple or areola should be referred to a qualified health care provider.
TRUE
T or F: Persistent refusal of the baby to nurse on one or both breasts can be concerning.
True
T or F: Cancer diagnosis may be seen as late as 5 years after Goldsmith's sign.
True
Babies who have difficulty sustaining a feed in the first few days may have one of many conditions, including:
-High blood sugar
-Lactose intolerance
-Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Jaundice
Jaundice
T or F: Babies who present with jaundice should not breastfeed.
FALSE
T or F: Underfeeding is one reason for early onset jaundice.
True
T or F: The best position for a mother to be in when doing KMC with her premie is laid back
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