Breastfeeding

Question 1

Exclusive breastfeeding is ideal during the first ___ months of life

Answer 1

Six

Question 2

After exclusive breastfeeding, introduction of complementary foods as well as continued breastfeeding is recommended until at least ___.

Answer 2

24 months

Question 3

The Philippines supports the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative of WHO/UNICEF by passing this law:

Answer 3

RA 7600 “The Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992”

Question 4

Bioactive components in breast milk not found in infant formula:

Answer 4

Lysozymes
Immunoglobulins
Hormone and growth factors
Immune function modulators
Anti-inflammatory and cellular components

Question 5

T or F: Studies show a reduction in the risk of developing breast and endometrial cancers among women who have breastfed.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Absolute contraindications to breastfeeding

Answer 6

Galactosemia in the infant

Maternal use of: illegal drugs, anti-neoplastic drugs, radiopharmaceuticals

Question 7

Relative contraindications to breastfeeding:

Answer 7

Active TB infection - may breastfeed after 2 weeks treatment. May still express BM and give via dropper or cup

HIV infection - may give expressed BM that has been heat-treated

Question 8

10 steps program by the WHO/UNICEF called “The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative” in 1992.

Answer 8

1. have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all health care staff
2. train all health care staff in skills necessary to implement this policy
3. inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding
4. help mothers initiate breastfeeding within half an hour of birth
5. show mothers how to breastfeed, and how to maintain lactation even if they should be separated from their infants
6. give newborn infants no food or drinks other than breast milk, unless medically indicated
7. practice rooming-in (together 24hrs a day)
8. encourage breastfeeding on demand
9. give no artificial teats or pacifiers to breastfeeding infants
10. foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer mothers to them on discharge from hospital or clinic

Question 9

Employees are allowed to work part-time

Answer 9

Part-time work

Question 10

Sick time, vacation time, and personal days off are lumped together into one set of paid days off work, from which employees can take time at their own discretion

Answer 10

Earned time

Question 11

Two employees, each working part-time, share the responsibilities and benefits of one job

Answer 11

Job-sharing

Question 12

Employees are allowed to return from leave to their full time work load over several weeks or months

Answer 12

Phase-back

Question 13

Employees can opt to work unusual hours to accommodate their home schedules

Answer 13

Flex-time

Question 14

Employees work more hours on fewer days

Answer 14

Compressed work week

Question 15

Employees work all or part of their jobs from home

Answer 15

Telecommuting

Question 16

Establish lactatiob stations in workplaces where there are more than 10 employees is Mandatory

Answer 16

House Bill no 6661 “Breastfeeding Promotion Act”

Question 17

Lactation stations must include atleast: (3)

Answer 17

Lavatory for handwashing and washing equipment
Refrigeration facilities
Comfortable seats

Question 18

Compulsory maternity leave after delivery based on ILO (International Labor Organization)

Answer 18

6 weeks

Can have additional 6 mos leave as well