Choices in Weaning and Lactation Suppression Quiz

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Choices in Weaning and Lactation Suppression Quiz

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of weaning and lactation suppression? This quiz is designed for mothers, caregivers, and health professionals who wish to learn more about breastfeeding practices and the complexities of weaning. Test your knowledge and gather valuable insights!

  • Learn when weaning begins and why it matters.
  • Understand common misconceptions surrounding lactation suppression.
  • Discover the best practices for easing into weaning.
14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by NurturingMom202
When does weaning begin?
When mom completely stops offering breast milk
When baby starts eating something other than breast milk
When baby is one year old
When baby is 6 months old
Why are mothers hesitant to talk about weaning?
They don't really want to wean
Baby might hear and get upset
They fear judgement
They don't know what questions to ask
Select the circumstances below that weaning is recommended but not necessary
Mom is on a medication incompatible with breastfeeding, baby has galactosemia, mother has HIV
Mom is overwhelmed, baby has galactosemia, mom is using street drugs
Baby cuts teeth, mom is returning to work, mom is pregnant
Mom has tuberculosis, mom is undergoing cancer treatment, mom has cracked/bleeding nipples and is Hep C+
What medication is no longer used to suppress lactation?
Cardizem
Hydrochlorathiazide
Propofol
Parlodel
A mother who is trying to "dry up" her milk supply should not tightly wrap her breasts.
True
False
When gradually weaning, how often should a breast feed be eliminated?
Stopping abruptly is best
Start by eliminating all breast feeds throughout the day, keep night time sessions
Eliminate all night time breast feeds first
Eliminate one breast feed every two to three days
Partial weaning is always permanent.
True
False
Select the reason(s) why a mother may need to suppress lactation
A. Personal reasons
B. Breastfed baby passed away
C. Mother has weaned but has severe engorgement a few days later
D. Both A & B
E. All of the above
Abrupt weaning is always the best choice so baby gets used to the bottle quicker
True
False
Select which tips are best to promote comfort while weaning:
A. If breasts are feeling too full, express a small amount of milk for comfort
B. Use cold cabbage leaves in bra to alleviate pain/swelling
C. Express breast milk every three hours
D. A & B only
E. All of the above
If a mom states she is experiencing ( ), she should be advised to call her doctor
Breast fullness, with localized pain
A painful lump in one breast with skin redness
Bilateral engorgement
Breast pain, with redness, fever & chills
Select the best course of action to relieve a plugged duct
Warm compress, milk expression, breast massage
Cold compress in bra, warm compress, breast massage
Cold cabbage leaves in bra, milk expression, ibuprofen
Warm compress, breast massage, ibuprofen
How long does it take a mother to completely stop producing milk?
Generally two weeks
It never completely goes away
Three days
It is dependent of a variety of factors and can be different for each mom
If a mother has questions about weaning/lactation suppression, who can she contact?
A. IBCLC (Rebecca Campau)
B. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Carley)
C. Certified Lactation Specialist (Amelia)
D. A & C only
E. All of the above
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