- my iParenting
- quick clicks
- babies today articles
- babies today q&a
- toddlers today articles
- toddlers today q&a
- breastfeed.com articles
- breastfeed.com q&a
- message boards
- research baby names
- prepare a birth plan
- content channels
- ip channel rss feeds
- read birth stories
- read parenting stories
- recommended books
- e-newsletters
- safety recalls
- ip diaries
- ip store
- mom of the month
- dad of the month
- editor's letter
- letters to the editor
 |
- e-newsletters
- Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters
- award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.
Test Yourself
A Basic Breastfeeding Quiz
By Kelly Camden, Certified Doula
1. What are some health benefits that babies receive from breastfeeding?
a. Decreased obesity rate
b. Decreased diabetes rate
c. Increases immunity
d. All of the above
The answer is D. Breastfeeding provides increased immunity and lowers the rate of childhood obesity and diabetes.
2. Who can parents call for breastfeeding support?
a. Midwives and Doulas
b. La Leche League Leaders
c. Board Certified Lactation Consultants (BCLC)
d. A, B and C
The answer is D. There are many resources for breastfeeding support. It is best to find out who they are before you give birth, so that if difficulties arise, you know whom to call.
3. When mothers breastfeed, fathers:
a. Will miss out on bonding with the baby
b. Won't need to help with feeding baby
c. Can participate by burping, changing, bathing and wearing the baby
d. Don't need to learn about feeding baby
The answer is C. Fathers of breastfed babies still have plenty of bonding time through other activities that parenting involves, such as burping, changing, bathing and holding Baby.
4. Breastfed babies usually need to eat:
a. Every 2 to 3 hours
b. Every 3 to 4 hours
c. Every 4 to 5 hours
d. Every hour
The answer is A. Breastfed babies typically eat every 2 to 3 hours. This rate of feeding maintains a strong milk supply, as milk producing hormones begin to decrease 2 1/2 hours after a feeding. Some days, Baby will need to nurse often, especially during a growth spurt or if she is not feeling well. Sometimes babies may go for a longer stretch between feedings, for example if they are napping. Breast milk is easier to digest than formula; therefore breastfed babies need to eat more often.
