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Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Pitocin is used to induce labor, what are some of the side effects that hinder breastfeeding? - Answer: -
can cause edema on the breast and nipple
-can cause "meaty" & flat nipples
-The infant might have disorganized feeding
Why is swaddling immediately after labor not a good breastfeeding practice? - Answer: The infant stay
asleep longer and is less aroused
You get a call through the WIC breastfeeding support line. You have a mother that has a 2-week-old, she
is concern that her milk supply has decreased. You call her and ask her the following: "How often is the
infant feeding?" She states that the infant eats every 2 hours, before he would eat every 3-4 hours."
What other question(s) would you ask, before you provide a possible solution? - Answer: How many
wet and dirty diapers have you had in the past 24 hours?
You are teaching a prenatal breastfeeding group class. One of the participants ask the following, "When
nursing can I use an underwire bra?" What would you suggest? - Answer: -"I recommend that during
your third trimester, you get fitted for a nursing bra."
-"Wire & elastic bras, are not recommended while nursing, they can cause pressure on the milk ducts."
-"You can use a nursing bra or sports bra, instead of a underwire bra."
Many mothers have a hard time breastfeeding in a sit - up breastfeeding positions because: - Answer: -
positioning causes straining on her back and neck
-the baby slips down
Biological nursing is a great nursing position for: - Answer: fussy baby
Gabriella is a first-time mother; she is concern that her baby is not receiving enough milk, because she
can't measure how much breastmilk her baby is consuming. What would be a great response, to ease
Gabriella' s concerns? - Answer: "I am sure that this is concerning, but we can look at the number of
wet and dirty diapers to provide feedback."
What is a possible cause for engorgement? - Answer: -Missed feedings
-IV fluids during labor