Choices in Weaning and Lactation Suppression Quiz

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Choices in Weaning and Lactation Suppression Quiz

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of weaning and lactation suppression? This quiz is designed for mothers, caregivers, and health professionals who wish to learn more about breastfeeding practices and the complexities of weaning. Test your knowledge and gather valuable insights!

Learn when weaning begins and why it matters.
Understand common misconceptions surrounding lactation suppression.
Discover the best practices for easing into weaning.

14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by NurturingMom202

When does weaning begin?

When mom completely stops offering breast milk

When baby starts eating something other than breast milk

When baby is one year old

When baby is 6 months old

Why are mothers hesitant to talk about weaning?

They don't really want to wean

Baby might hear and get upset

They fear judgement

They don't know what questions to ask

Select the circumstances below that weaning is recommended but not necessary

Mom is on a medication incompatible with breastfeeding, baby has galactosemia, mother has HIV

Mom is overwhelmed, baby has galactosemia, mom is using street drugs

Baby cuts teeth, mom is returning to work, mom is pregnant

Mom has tuberculosis, mom is undergoing cancer treatment, mom has cracked/bleeding nipples and is Hep C+

When gradually weaning, how often should a breast feed be eliminated?

Stopping abruptly is best

Start by eliminating all breast feeds throughout the day, keep night time sessions

Eliminate all night time breast feeds first

Eliminate one breast feed every two to three days

Select the reason(s) why a mother may need to suppress lactation

Select which tips are best to promote comfort while weaning:

A. If breasts are feeling too full, express a small amount of milk for comfort

B. Use cold cabbage leaves in bra to alleviate pain/swelling

C. Express breast milk every three hours

D. A & B only

E. All of the above

If a mom states she is experiencing ( ), she should be advised to call her doctor

Breast fullness, with localized pain

A painful lump in one breast with skin redness

Bilateral engorgement

Breast pain, with redness, fever & chills

Select the best course of action to relieve a plugged duct

Warm compress, milk expression, breast massage

Cold compress in bra, warm compress, breast massage

Cold cabbage leaves in bra, milk expression, ibuprofen

Warm compress, breast massage, ibuprofen

How long does it take a mother to completely stop producing milk?

Generally two weeks

It never completely goes away

Three days

It is dependent of a variety of factors and can be different for each mom

If a mother has questions about weaning/lactation suppression, who can she contact?

Choices in Weaning and Lactation Suppression Quiz

Choices in Weaning and Lactation Suppression Quiz

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