11 Questions
Why is it important to avoid using excess force when expressing breast milk?
To avoid damaging sensitive breast tissues
What happens to the milk when pressure is applied to the lactiferous sinuses?
It is pushed forward
What is the recommended storage method for breast milk that will be used within 24 hours?
Refrigeration
What is the purpose of moving the thumb and fingers around the breast during milk expression?
To express milk from all sinuses
Why is it important to reinforce the woman's success with this maneuver?
To enhance progress and self-esteem
What is the primary purpose of manual breast milk expression?
To help the woman to strengthen her milk supply and supply milk for her newborn should she be separated from the newborn
What is the reason for assembling the equipment?
To aid in organization and efficiency
Why is it essential to wash hands and put on clean gloves?
To prevent transmission of infection and protect self and client
Why is it important for the woman to be in a comfortable sitting position?
To allow the let-down reflex to occur readily
What is the correct technique for the woman to express milk?
Press inward toward the chest wall
Why should the collecting container be made of plastic?
To reserve antibodies found in milk
Learn how to manually express breastmilk to strengthen milk supply and provide for your newborn. This quiz covers the procedure, equipment, and rationale for manual breastmilk expression.
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