Counseling the
Nursing Mother
Ch11 Exam
Questions and
Certified Solutions
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, - As a lactation consultant, you can help couples distinguish between breastfeeding facts and possible
misconceptions that may cause confusion or concern.
-Provide practical suggestions prenatally regarding breast care and preparations at home.
-Be available to expectant parents who may need assistance in selecting a caregiver who is
knowledgeable and supportive of breastfeeding. - Answer: -If appropriate to your job function,
consider offering a series of classes on breastfeeding to give prospective parents relevant information at
key times.
-An early prenatal class on infant feeding will help in the decision-making process.
-later prenatal class on practical breastfeeding management helps parents prepare for their baby's
arrival
-whereas a postpartum breastfeeding class reinforces effective practices and address questions parents
may have as they continue breastfeeding.
Facts you learned—
Deciding to breastfeed:
• The women who are most likely to breastfeed have the following characteristics: in their mid-thirties,
middle income, college educated, white, and married.
• Statistically speaking, African American and teen mothers are least likely to breastfeed. - Answer: •
More than half of all women make their infant feeding choices before pregnancy.
• Support from the baby's father is pivotal to the infant feeding decision.
• The attitude and knowledge level of caregivers greatly influences parents' decision and confidence in
breastfeeding.
• Prenatal support and postpartum visits increase the likelihood of continuing breastfeeding.
• Modesty, privacy, work or school conflicts, lack of confidence, diet, stress, substance abuse, and
inadequate sleep create barriers to breastfeeding. - Answer: • Commercial messages about formula
imply that there is little difference between artificial milks and breastmilk.
• Sexual images of breasts distort their biological function.
• Aversion to breasts being touched is common in survivors of sexual or physical abuse.
Prenatal preparation for breastfeeding:
• The last trimester is the best time for manipulating flat or inverted nipples.
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