The World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend breastfeeding for at least 5.56 Points
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For most women, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of the baby's life. What are the benefits of breastfeeding? Please choose the correct statements about breastfeeding. Select all that apply. 1- Infants receive colostrum via breast milk during the first 6 months of breastfeeding. 2- Breastfeeding is typically less expensive than formula feeding. 3- Breastfeeding can reduce an infant's risk of infection, allergies, and certain chronic diseases. 4- All mothers should consume 500 kcal extra daily while breastfeeding until weaning of the infant. 5- Women with AIDS or active tuberculosis should feed formula rather than breastfeed.
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QUESTION 31 prolactin oxytocin estrogen progesterone testosterone The hormone responsible for uterine contractions and the minimization of maternal postpartum blood loss is: QUESTION 32 destruction of red blood cells high blood lipid levels high maternal intake of vitamin A labor lasting over 12 hours Hyperbilirubinemia in newborns is caused by _____. QUESTION 33 galactose glucose lactose sucrose maltose The dominant carbohydrate in human milk is _____. QUESTION 34 0 1 2 3 If a 110-lb nursing woman (50 kg) wants to drink alcohol, how many cans of beer (15 g alcohol/12 oz) can this woman drink and stay within the Institute of Medicine's alcohol recommendations? QUESTION 35 getting out of the house for a walk changing nursing positions playing soothing music increasing water consumption and decreasing caffeine All of the above are recommended techniques For a woman experiencing let-down failure, good advice would include all of the following EXCEPT: QUESTION 36 A woman with mastitis should continue to nurse her baby. True False QUESTION 37 Air-drying breasts after nursing Rubbing expressed milk or an all-purpose ointment on nipples Using Vaseline to protect nipples Using warm compresses Which of the following would NOT be considered a simple step to manage nipple pain? QUESTION 38 continue her vegan diet, if she chooses, while making sure that her intake of vitamin B12 and other nutrients is adequate from food and/or supplements continue her vegan diet with no concerns about adequate nutrients in her milk become a lacto-ovo vegetarian to ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D intake begin adding meat and other iron-rich foods to her diet to ensure her milk has iron A vegan breastfeeding woman should be advised to: QUESTION 39 Alcohol has been found to be a "galactagogue" that facilitates milk let-down and helps aid milk insufficiency. True False QUESTION 40 <200 mg 375 mg 400 mg 450 mg The total bilirubin content of an infant's meconium is _____.
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