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WorksheetsThink before you latch - Breastfeeding Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
Why do we need laws that protect a mother, breastfeeding in public?
To prevent discrimination against breastfeeding mothers
To reduce waiting time in hospitals
To protect a mother's right to feed her baby anywhere
To promote bottle-feeding
Which hormone is responsible for breast milk production in postpartum mother?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Oxytocin
Prolactin
How many steps are included in the baby friendly hospital initiative (BFHI) to support successful breastfeeding?
5 steps
8 steps
10 steps
12 steps
Which of the following is an early sign that a baby is hungry?
Crying loudly
Sucking on fingers or fists
Sleeping deeply
Keeping eyes closed
What is the theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2025?
Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet
Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility
Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support
Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems
