The Ultimate Breastfeeding Benefits and Physiology Quiz

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What does the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend regarding exclusive breastfeeding?

Exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months and continue with complementary foods for up to 2 years

What percentage of babies are breastfed within the first hour of life, according to the text?

42%

What are some benefits of breastfeeding to the baby, as mentioned in the text?

Decreased risk of respiratory tract infections

What is the recommended duration for exclusive breastfeeding, according to the WHO?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the production of milk at the lactogenesis III stage?

Milk drainage from the breasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the caloric content of colostrum per 100mL?

54 Calories Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamins are rich in colostrum?

Vitamins A, B12, and K Signup and view all the answers

What is the first type of milk produced?

Colostrum Signup and view all the answers

What assists the infant in ways outside of nutrition in breast milk?

Antibodies and signaling molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal balance of nutrients in breast milk?

Fat, sugar, water, and protein Signup and view all the answers

What decreases milk production if not done frequently?

Infrequent or incomplete drainage of the breasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the caloric content of breastmilk in the first 12 months of breastfeeding?

58-72 Calories/100mL Signup and view all the answers

What are the long-term benefits of breastfeeding for mothers?

Decreased risk of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes Signup and view all the answers

How can feeding duration change over time during breastfeeding?

It may shorten as milk supply increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of expressing or pumping milk in breastfeeding?

It helps maintain milk supply and prevent breast infections Signup and view all the answers

What determines breast development?

Fat cells, not related to breastfeeding capability or milk production Signup and view all the answers

When does milk production occur in the breast?

During pregnancy, after birth, and gradually over several weeks Signup and view all the answers

How can lactation be induced?

With hormone therapy and nipple stimulation Signup and view all the answers

What enables milk production in the breast?

Hormonal changes after delivery of the placenta Signup and view all the answers

What are the rare medical conditions that prevent breastfeeding?

There are medical conditions that prevent breastfeeding, but they are rare Signup and view all the answers

How does breastfeeding impact the return of menstruation?

Breastfeeding delays return of menstruation Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of breastfeeding in terms of cost?

Breastfeeding is less expensive than infant formula Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential impact of breastfeeding on mothers' earning potential?

Its impact on mothers' earning potential is often not considered Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of breastfeeding for the mother's health?

Decreased risk of postpartum depression Signup and view all the answers

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Breastfeeding Benefits and Physiology

Breastfeeding benefits for the mother include decreased blood loss after delivery and reduced risk of postpartum depression
Breastfeeding delays return of menstruation and, in specific cases, fertility
Long-term benefits for mothers include decreased risk of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes
Breastfeeding is less expensive than infant formula, but its impact on mothers' earning potential is often not considered
Feeding duration may range from 30-60 minutes initially, but may shorten as milk supply increases
Expressing or pumping milk can help maintain supply and prevent breast infections
Medical conditions that prevent breastfeeding are rare
Breast development is determined by fat cells, not related to breastfeeding capability or milk production
Milk production occurs in three stages: during pregnancy, after birth, and gradually over several weeks
Lactation may be induced with hormone therapy and nipple stimulation
Hormones produced during pregnancy prepare the breast for lactation
The delivery of the placenta causes hormonal changes that enable milk production