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Components Of The Birth Process Flashcards

1
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What is the recommended exclusive breastfeeding duration for infants according to the World Health Organization?

A

6 months

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2
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True or False: Breast milk provides all the necessary nutrients for a baby’s first 6 months of life.

A

True

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What is the term used to describe the first milk produced by a mother after giving birth?

A

Colostrum

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4
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What is the recommended age to introduce solid foods to infants alongside breastfeeding?

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6 months

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5
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What is the term for the process of introducing a variety of solid foods to an infant’s diet?

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Complementary feeding

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6
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Which nutrient is important for the development of an infant’s brain and eyes?

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DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)

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What is the recommended age to introduce cow’s milk to an infant’s diet?

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1 year

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What is the term for the practice of feeding an infant with breast milk from a bottle?

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Pumping

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True or False: Honey is safe to give to infants under 1 year of age.

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False

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10
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What is the term for the process of an infant drinking breast milk from one breast before switching to the other?

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Single breastfeeding

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What is the recommended age to introduce allergenic foods to an infant’s diet?

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Around 6 months

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What is the term for the practice of feeding an infant with formula milk from a bottle?

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Bottle-feeding

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True or False: It is important to avoid giving an infant fruit juice before 1 year of age.

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True

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14
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What is the recommended vitamin supplement for breastfed infants starting at 2 months of age?

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Vitamin D

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What is the term for the process of an infant receiving both breast milk and formula milk?

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Mixed feeding

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True or False: Commercial baby food is always a suitable alternative to homemade baby food.

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False

17
Q

Which nutrient is important for an infant’s bone development?

A

Calcium

18
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What is the term for the practice of feeding an infant with breast milk directly from the breast?

A

Direct breastfeeding

19
Q

True or False: It is recommended to avoid giving an infant whole cow’s milk before 1 year of age.

A

True

20
Q

What is the term for the process of an infant drinking breast milk from both breasts in one feeding session?

A

Double breastfeeding

21
Q

What is the recommended daily iron intake for infants aged 7-12 months?

A

11 mg

22
Q

True or False: It is safe to give an infant small amounts of water before 6 months of age.

A

False

23
Q

What is the term for the process of an infant receiving only breast milk and no other liquids or solids?

A

Exclusive breastfeeding

24
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Which nutrient is important for an infant’s immune system function?

A

Vitamin C

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