CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR PCE QUESTIONS COMPLETE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR PCE QUESTIONS COMPLETE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ( ANSWERS)

What is the normal weight loss for the infant during the first few days ?
- - ANSWER >>>>5-7% in the first 24hrs and below 10% in the first
week
How many calories does a lactating mom need - ANSWER
>>>>Moms need approximately 500 extra calories/day when
breastfeeding. Range is 1,800-2,700 with most mons consuming
around 2,200
What type of supplement do most lactating vegans / bariatric patients
take ? - - ANSWER >>>>supplement Vitamin B12
How much vitamin D does a baby need ? When do they need to be
supplemented ? - ANSWER >>>>Babies need 400 IU of Vitamin D
per day . They should be supplemented if moms are deficient ; there is
vitamin D in formula , so if they are being formula - fed they do NOT
require additional vitamin D supplementation .
What types of foods ( or diet ) should lactating moms consume ? -
ANSWER >>>>Moms should consume a diet of normal foods - they
should eat when they're hungry and drink when they're thirsty . The
MyPlate is a good example - 50 % carbs , 15 % protein , 20-30 %
healthy fats
When would a Habermen feeder be indicated ? - ANSWER >>>>with
Down's Syndrome or a Cleft Lip / Palate
What medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers ? -
ANSWER >>>>Antimetabolite drugs or chemotherapy , radioisotopes
( not IV contrast dye ) and illicit drugs