NURS 3150 - Group Directed Seminar - Breastfeeding

Front

Which hormone is responsible for milk production during lactation?

Back

Prolactin

Front

Which racial group has the lowest breastfeeding initiation rate in the U.S.?

Back

Black mothers

Front

Which of the following is a systemic factor that contributes to lower breastfeeding rates among Black mothers? Increased access to Black lactation consultants, High rates of hospital-based lactation education, Biased healthcare practices and lack of representation in lactation support, Generational promotion of breastfeeding in the media

Back

Biased healthcare practices and lack of representation in lactation support

Front

Which hormone is responsible for the let-down reflex?

Back

Oxytocin

Front

Which breastfeeding position is commonly used and involves the baby lying across the lap?

Back

Front

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of breastfeeding for INFANTS?
Options:
Human milk contains components that promote growth and protect from allergies and illnesses
Breastfed infants have lower risks of asthma, ear infections, and some childhood cancers
Breast milk acts as the baby’s first “immunization”
Breastfeeding increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Back

Breastfeeding increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Answer explanation

Breastfeeding actually reduces the risk of SIDS

Front

Only 1 in 4 infants are exclusively breastfed by 3 months. True or False?

Back

False

Answer explanation

Only 1 in 4 infants are exclusively breastfed by 6 months.

Front

What key structure of the breast is responsible for milk production? Options: Lactiferous ducts, Areola, Alveoli, Montgomery glands

Back

Alveoli

Answer explanation

Alveoli are the small, grape-like clusters of cells within the mammary glands that produce and secrete milk

Front

Do you feel comfortable talking about chest/breastfeeding?

Back

Yes, Somewhat, Not really, No

Front

Do you think hospitals should do more to promote breastfeeding?

Back

Absolutely, Maybe, No, Not sure