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Test Your Knowledge

The following exercise will help you acquire knowledge to make breastfeeding successful.

Click on the button that corresponds to the correct answer and check your answer by clicking on the " Check " button.

1

It is important to begin breastfeeding as soon as possible after the birth of your baby.

a) True
b) False
Right answer ! Your baby is more alert and ready to start suckling at your breast during the first two hours following its birth. Ideally, the baby should be given the breast within 30 minutes after birth. Beginning to breastfeed as soon as possible after the birth will help you to produce more milk. Wrong answer ! Your baby is more alert and ready to start suckling at your breast during the first two hours following its birth. Ideally, the baby should be given the breast within 30 minutes after birth. Beginning to breastfeed as soon as possible after the birth will help you to produce more milk.
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2

You must breastfeed every four hours the first few days.

a) True
b) False
Right answer ! During the first month, the baby will eat at least eight times per day which means once every hour and a half to every three hours. There is no fixed schedule to feed your baby. Feed your baby when it is hungry. Wrong answer ! During the first month, the baby will eat at least eight times per day which means once every hour and a half to every three hours. There is no fixed schedule to feed your baby. Feed your baby when it is hungry.
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3

Do not give a pacifier or bottle to a breastfed baby.

a) True
b) False
Right answer ! Sucking on a bottle or pacifier and suckling from the breast is completely different. If you decide to use a bottle or pacifier, it is better to wait until your baby has learned to breastfeed. This usually happens around the 6th week. If you give a pacifier or bottle too soon, the baby may prefer this type of feeding and not want to suckle at the breast. This may cause pain when breastfeeding.Wrong answer ! Sucking on a bottle or pacifier and suckling from the breast is completely different. If you decide to use a bottle or pacifier, it is better to wait until your baby has learned to breastfeed. This usually happens around the 6th week. If you give a pacifier or bottle too soon, the baby may prefer this type of feeding and not want to suckle at the breast. This may cause pain when breastfeeding.
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4

Most mothers need help to learn how to breastfeed.

a) True
b) False
Right answer ! Ask the nurse to help place the baby to your breast. Ask for help immediately if you are having problems.Wrong answer ! Ask the nurse to help place the baby to your breast. Ask for help immediately if you are having problems.
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5

You must always give water to breastfed babies.

a) True
b) False
Right answer ! During the first six months, a healthy baby does not require any additional liquid or food. If you give additional liquids or foods to your baby, your milk production will be reduced which could be harmful to your baby's health. Wrong answer ! During the first six months, a healthy baby does not require any additional liquid or food. If you give additional liquids or foods to your baby, your milk production will be reduced which could be harmful to your baby's health.
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