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2. Breastfeeding Benefits - $100 Question d. All of the above Back to Board Breastfed infants have lower rates of a.Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) b.Ear infections that can damage hearing c.Coughs and colds d.All of the above

3. Breastfeeding Benefits - $200 Question Breastfeeding helps women a.Heal after birth b.Bond closely to their babies c.Return more quickly to their pre- pregnancy weight d.All of the above Back to Board

4. Breastfeeding Benefits - $300 Question d: All of the above Back to Board Children who were breastfed have lower rates of a.Childhood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma b.Type 1 diabetes c.Celiac disease d.Obesity e.All of the above

5. Breastfeeding Benefits - $400 Question Women who breastfeed have a.Reduced risk of ovarian cancer b.Reduced risk of breast cancer c.Stronger bones later in life d.All of the above d: All of the above Back to Board

6. Breastfeeding Benefits - $500 Question Adults who were breastfed have reduced risk of a.Heart disease b.Liver disease c.Obesity d.All of the above Back to Board d. All of the above

7. Breastfeeding in BC - $100 Question What percentage of women in BC initiate, or try, breastfeeding? a.29% b.63% c.80% d.97% Back to Board d. 97%

8. What province or territory has the highest rate breastfeeding initiation? a.Yukon b.British Columbia c.Ontario d.Prince Edward Island Back to Board b. British Columbia Breastfeeding in BC - $200 Question

9. Which province or territory has the highest rate of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months? a.Yukon b.British Columbia c.Ontario d.Prince Edward Island a. Yukon (British Columbia has the second highest rate) Back to Board Breastfeeding in BC - $300 Question

10. Who can a mother call if she is having difficulty breastfeeding? a.Her local public health office b.A breastfeeding support group (e.g La Leche League) c.HealthLink BC (8-1-1) d.Her health care provider (midwife, public health nurse, doctor) e.A lactation consultant f.A supportive family member or friend g.All of the above Back to Board g: All of the above Breastfeeding in BC - $400 Question

11. What percentage of women in BC breastfeed exclusively until 6 months? a.6% b.19% c.48% d.74% b: 19% Back to Board Breastfeeding in BC - $500 Question

12. Fast Facts - $100 Question Whenever possible, it is recommended that a newborn baby be placed skin to skin with the mother a)Right after birth for half an hour b)Right after birth and left there for the next hour c)Right after birth and left there for the next hour or until after the first feed c. Right after birth and left there for the next hour or until after the first feed Back to Board

13. Fast Facts - $200 Question What else should a newborn baby drink besides breast milk? a.Formula b.Water c.Cow’s milk d.Soy milk e.No drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated Back to Board

14. For how long should infants be exclusively breastfed? a.1 week b.1 month c.6 months d.1 year c. 6 months Back to Board Fast Facts - $300 Question

15. The World Health Organization recommends continuing to breastfeed for how long? a.4 months b.6 months c.1 year d.2 years and beyond Back to Board Fast Facts - $400 Question

16. What is the cost of hospitalizations due to asthma per year in Canada? a.$10.7 million b.$25.3 million c.$38.6 million d.$50.5 million c. $38.6 million. Why is this important? Researchers at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto reported that the risk of asthma and wheezing was reduced by approximately 50 per cent when infants were breastfed for nine months or longer. Back to Board Fast Facts - $500 Question

17. True or False - $100 Question Breast milk contains antibodies and other immune factors that help protect against infections and disease – benefits that last a lifetime. TRUE Back to Board

18. As a baby grows, the mother’s breast milk changes to keep up with the baby’s needs and continues to have just the right amount of nutrients. TRUE Back to Board True or False - $200 Question

19. A woman can continue to breastfeed when she has a cold or the flu. TRUE Back to Board True or False - $300 Question

20. The more a baby breastfeeds, the more milk the mother will produce. If the baby nurses less, milk supply goes down. Milk production works on a “supply and demand” basis. TRUE Note: If a woman is worried about her milk supply, she can call a local health unit, her health care provider, Health Link (8-1-1), or a peer support. Back to Board True or False - $400 Question

21. Many women do not produce enough milk to breastfeed. FALSE. The vast majority of women produce more than enough milk. If a baby is not getting enough milk, it is usually because the baby is not latched properly. Back to Board True or False - $500 Question

22. Hodge podge - $100 Question How can a new mother successfully initiate breastfeeding? a.Hold her newborn skin-to-skin right after birth and often over the next few days as she learns the baby’s feeding and other cues b.Share a room with her baby c.Ask her partner/friends/family for support d.Ask for help from a nurse, midwife, lactation consultant, physician or peer support. e.All of the above e. All of the above Back to Board

23. How is breast milk different from formula? a.Breast milk is safer and healthier for babies b.Breast milk changes every day to meet the needs of a growing baby c.Breast milk is always handy and always at the right temperature d.Breast milk is free e.All of the above Back to Board Hodge podge - $200 Question

24. Can a mother continue to breastfeed after returning to work? a.No, employers are not expected to allow a mother to breastfeed or express milk at work b.Yes, BC law says that employers must make reasonable efforts to allow a mother to breastfeed or express milk at work b: Yes, BC law says that employers must make reasonable efforts to allow a mother to breastfeed or express milk at work Back to Board Hodge podge - $300 Question

25. Which of the following are included in the Baby- Friendly Initiative’s 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding? (select all that apply) a.Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within half an hour of birth b.Encourage breastfeeding on demand c.When infants are not breastfeeding, give them pacifiers (soothers) d.Practice rooming-in – allow mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours a day a, b, and d. Give no artificial teats or pacifiers (also called dummies or soothers) to breastfeeding infants. Back to Board Hodge podge - $400 Question

26. f. All of the above Note: After several weeks, it is normal to have soft breasts all the time and still have lots of milk. Back to Board Hodge podge - $500 Question How can you tell that a baby is getting enough milk in the first few days? a)Feeding eight or more times a day after the first 24 hours with visible sucking and swallowing and a “ca” sound during the feeding b)By day four to six, 5 or more pale yellow wet diapers and 2 to 3 bowel movements a day. c)The baby is satisfied and content after most feedings. d) The baby returns to his or her birth weight by about ten days. e)The woman’s breasts are full before the feedings and soft after. f)All of the above