[30+] Breastfeeding MCQs & Answers

1. 2 months
2. 6 months
3. 1 year
4. 3 years

Ans. B

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of a baby’s life.

1. Estrogen
2. Oxytocin
3. Prolactin
4. Progesterone

Ans. C

Prolactin is the hormone responsible for milk production in lactating women.

1. Nibbling
2. Chomping
3. Latching
4. Slurping

Ans. C

A correct latch is essential for effective breastfeeding and is referred to as “latching.”

1. Increased risk of breast cancer
2. Reduced postpartum weight loss
3. Decreased bonding with the baby
4. Increased risk of postpartum depression

Ans. B

Breastfeeding can help mothers lose postpartum weight more effectively.

1. Caffeine and alcohol
2. Iron-rich foods
3. Foods high in sugar and processed fats
4. Spicy foods

Ans. B

Iron-rich foods can help maintain an adequate milk supply for breastfeeding.

1. 2 months
2. 6 months
3. 1 year
4. 3 years

Ans. B

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of a baby’s life.

1. Estrogen
2. Oxytocin
3. Prolactin
4. Progesterone

Ans. C

Prolactin is the hormone responsible for milk production in lactating women.

1. The first solid food introduced to a baby’s diet
2. A type of baby formula
3. The initial, nutrient-rich breast milk produced after childbirth
4. An herbal supplement for breastfeeding mothers

Ans. C

Colostrum is the initial breast milk produced after childbirth, rich in nutrients and antibodies.

1. Once a day
2. Every 4-6 hours
3. On-demand, approximately 8-12 times a day
4. Twice a day

Ans. C

Newborns should be breastfed on-demand, which can be about 8-12 times a day.

1. At birth
2. Within the first week
3. Around 2-4 months of age
4. After the first year

Ans. C

Solid foods are typically introduced around 2-4 months of age, while breastfeeding continues.

1. Bottle-feeding
2. Nursing
3. Formula-feeding
4. Pumping

Ans. A

Using a bottle to feed expressed breast milk is referred to as bottle-feeding.

1. Standing up
2. Lying on your back
3. Cradle hold or football hold
4. Holding the baby’s feet

Ans. C

The cradle hold or football hold are recommended positions for breastfeeding to ensure a good latch.

1. Increased risk of infections
2. Reduced risk of allergies and illnesses
3. Slower growth and development
4. Higher risk of colic

Ans. B

Breastfeeding reduces the baby’s risk of allergies and illnesses.

1. Water
2. Formula milk
3. Expressed breast milk
4. Breast milk

Ans. D

Breast milk is the primary source of hydration for a breastfed baby; additional water is not needed in the first six months.

1. Decreasing the frequency of breastfeeding sessions
2. Using a pacifier to limit breastfeeding time
3. Staying well-hydrated, eating a balanced diet, and breastfeeding on demand
4. Wearing tight clothing to compress the breasts

Ans. C

To increase milk supply, it’s important for a mother to stay well-hydrated, eat a balanced diet, and breastfeed on demand.

1. At birth
2. After the first month
3. Around 6 months of age or when the baby shows signs of readiness
4. After the first year

Ans. C

Weaning from breastfeeding is generally recommended around 6 months of age or when the baby shows signs of readiness for solid foods.

1. Protein and carbohydrates
2. Iron and calcium
3. Fat and vitamins
4. Water and electrolytes

Ans. A

Breast milk provides essential nutrition to the baby, including protein and carbohydrates.

1. Shared breastfeeding
2. Wet nursing
3. Cross-feeding
4. Breast milk donation

Ans. B

The practice of feeding a baby with breast milk from another mother is known as wet nursing.

1. Mouth slightly open
2. Mouth wide open with lips flanged out
3. Mouth closed to prevent air intake
4. Mouth on the side of the breast

Ans. B

To ensure a proper latch during breastfeeding, the baby’s mouth should be wide open with the lips flanged out.

1. Foremilk
2. Transitional milk
3. Hindmilk
4. Mature milk

Ans. C

The milk that comes in after colostrum, which is more mature and abundant, is known as hindmilk.

1. Simultaneous nursing
2. Parallel feeding
3. Tandem nursing
4. Double breastfeeding

Ans. C

The medical term for a mother’s ability to breastfeed twins at the same time is tandem nursing.

1. Non-nutritive suckling
2. Pacifier feeding
3. Comfort nursing
4. Breastfeeding pacification

Ans. A

Allowing a baby to suck on the breast for comfort rather than feeding is called non-nutritive suckling.

1. Water
2. Formula milk
3. Expressed breast milk
4. Breast milk

Ans. D

Breast milk is the primary source of hydration for a breastfed baby; additional water is not needed in the first six months.

1. Decreasing the frequency of breastfeeding sessions
2. Using a pacifier to limit breastfeeding time
3. Staying well-hydrated, eating a balanced diet, and breastfeeding on demand
4. Wearing tight clothing to compress the breasts

Ans. C

To increase milk supply, it’s important for a mother to stay well-hydrated, eat a balanced diet, and breastfeed on demand.

1. At birth
2. After the first month
3. Around 6 months of age or when the baby shows signs of readiness
4. After the first year

Ans. C

Weaning from breastfeeding is generally recommended around 6 months of age or when the baby shows signs of readiness for solid foods.

1. Protein and carbohydrates
2. Iron and calcium
3. Fat and vitamins
4. Water and electrolytes

Ans. A

Breast milk provides essential nutrition to the baby, including protein and carbohydrates.

1. Shared breastfeeding
2. Wet nursing
3. Cross-feeding
4. Breast milk donation

Ans. B

The practice of feeding a baby with breast milk from another mother is known as wet nursing.

1. Mouth slightly open
2. Mouth wide open with lips flanged out
3. Mouth closed to prevent air intake
4. Mouth on the side of the breast

Ans. B

To ensure a proper latch during breastfeeding, the baby’s mouth should be wide open with the lips flanged out.

1. Foremilk
2. Transitional milk
3. Hindmilk
4. Mature milk

Ans. C

The milk that comes in after colostrum, which is more mature and abundant, is known as hindmilk.

1. Simultaneous nursing
2. Parallel feeding
3. Tandem nursing
4. Double breastfeeding

Ans. C

The medical term for a mother’s ability to breastfeed twins at the same time is tandem nursing.

1. Non-nutritive suckling
2. Pacifier feeding
3. Comfort nursing
4. Breastfeeding pacification

Ans. A

Allowing a baby to suck on the breast for comfort rather than feeding is called non-nutritive suckling.