PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Exam Study Guide
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Certified breastfeeding counselor
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Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
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Where is the milk produced? - answerIn the alveoli
How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production (involution) stop? -
answerApproximately 40 days
What are the common signs of milk "let down"? - answerTingling, warmth, ful...
PCE Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
Exam Study Guide
Where is the milk produced? - answer✔In the alveoli
How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production (involution) stop? -
answer✔Approximately 40 days
What are the common signs of milk "let down"? - answer✔Tingling, warmth, fullness, dripping
and contractions
How is preterm milk different than term milk? - answer✔It is higher in protein and immune
factors (because the body KNOWS this is what the preemie needs!)
What component of breast milk is the most variable? - answer✔Lipids
What component of human milk is destroyed by freezing? - answer✔Macrophages
When is the side-lying position helpful? - answer✔In moms that are sleepy or have
lacerations/repairs that put pressure and cause discomfort on the perineal area
What position is centered around the infant attaching themselves to the breast? - answer✔The
laid back position (aka the biological position)
When is the Australian/Saddle position helpful? - answer✔When moms are experiencing active
let-down
What is the dancer hand? - answer✔Mom would have hand below the breast in a "U" shape; this
is good for infants who need good jaw support
What are signs of milk transfer? - answer✔Swallowing - harsh "Ca" sound; air from nose felt,
neck movement visualized
What are the stool transition colors? - answer✔Black to green to yellow
What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days? - answer✔5-7% in first
24 hours
Below 10% after that
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