Think before you latch - Breastfeeding Knowledge Quiz

When do common breastfeeding challenges most frequently occur?

• During the third trimester

• Within the first week postpartum

• After the baby starts teething

• At six months postpartum

How does skin to skin contact promote successful breastfeeding?

• by causing discomfort to mother and baby

• By helping the baby sleep longer and delays feeding

• By encouraging the baby's natural rooting and sucking reflex

• By reducing the mother's breast milk production

What is the ideal way to encourage a baby to open their mouth wide for latching?

• Press the baby's cheeks together

• Insert the nipple directly into the mouth

• Tickle the baby's upper lip with the nipple

• Push the baby's head toward the breast

Which hormone is stimulated by skin to skin contact that supports milk ejection?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Oxytocin

• Insulin

Which breastfeeding position is most comfortable after a C-section?

• Upright standing

• Side-lying position

• Cross-legged sitting

• Kneeling position

What is the most common cause of nipple pain in breastfeeding mothers?

• High milk supply

• Poor latching technique

• Lack of maternal rest

• Using warm compresses

Which of the following is recommended to relieve breast engorgement?

• Avoid breastfeeding for 12 hours

• Apply warm compress

• Use only formula feeds

• Bind the breasts

For how many months does WHO recommend exclusive breastfeeding?

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 1 year

Why is involving family members in breastfeeding education helpful?

• It reduces chances of mother learning breastfeeding skills

• It distracts from clinical care

• It provides emotional support and encourages continued breastfeeding

• It replaces the need for nurse involvement

What is the primary goal of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)?

• Promote bottle-feeding

• Shorten hospital stay

• Promote and support breastfeeding from birth

• Reduce the number of deliveries