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Lactation Consultant Exam Prep

Category - Lactation Consultant

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What would you do if you notice that the milk is scant for first few times that the mother pumps?

Advise the mother to stop breastfeeding.
Advise the mother to switch to formula.
Advise the mother to stop pumping and only breastfeed.
Advise the mother to continue pumping despite the scant amount.

Explanation

Answer: D - You should advise the mother to continue pumping despite the scant amount of milk that is expressed during the first several attempts. It may take some time before the mother’s breasts become responsive to the artificial sucking device with successful milk let down.

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