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d. All of the above

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Breastfed infants have lower rates ofa. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

(SIDS)b. Ear infections that can damage

hearingc. Coughs and coldsd. All of the above

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Breastfeeding helps womena. Heal after birthb. Bond closely to their babiesc. Return more quickly to their pre-

pregnancy weight d. All of the above

d. All of the above

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d: All of the above

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Children who were breastfed have lower rates of

a. Childhood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma

b. Type 1 diabetesc. Celiac diseased. Obesitye. All of the above

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Women who breastfeed have a. Reduced risk of ovarian cancerb. Reduced risk of breast cancerc. Stronger bones later in lifed. All of the above

d: All of the above

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Adults who were breastfed have reduced risk of

a. Heart diseaseb. Liver diseasec. Obesityd. All of the above

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d. All of the above

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What percentage of women in BC initiate, or try, breastfeeding?

a. 29%b. 63%c. 80%d. 97%

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d. 97%

What province or territory has the highest rate breastfeeding initiation?

a. Yukonb. British Columbiac. Ontariod. Prince Edward Island

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b. British Columbia

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Which province or territory has the highest rate of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months?

a. Yukonb. British Columbiac. Ontariod. Prince Edward Island

a. Yukon (British Columbia has the second highest rate)

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Who can a mother call if she is having difficulty breastfeeding?

a. Her local public health officeb. A breastfeeding support group (e.g La Leche

League)c. HealthLink BC (8-1-1)d. Her health care provider (midwife, public health

nurse, doctor)e. A lactation consultantf. A supportive family member or friendg. All of the above

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What percentage of women in BC breastfeed exclusively until 6 months?

a. 6%b. 19%c. 48%d. 74%

b: 19%

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Whenever possible, it is recommended that a newborn baby be placed skin to skin with the mother a)Right after birth for half an hourb)Right after birth and left there for the next hourc)Right after birth and left there for the next hour or until after the first feed

c. Right after birth and left there for the next hour or until after the

first feed

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What else should a newborn baby drink besides breast milk?

a. Formulab. Waterc. Cow’s milkd. Soy milk e. No drink other than breast milk

unless medically indicated

e. No drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated

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For how long should infants be exclusively breastfed?

a. 1 weekb. 1 monthc. 6 monthsd. 1 year

c. 6 months

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The World Health Organization recommends continuing to breastfeed for how long?

a. 4 monthsb. 6 monthsc. 1 yeard. 2 years and beyond

d. 2 years and beyond

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What is the cost of hospitalizations due to asthma per year in Canada?

a. $10.7 million b. $25.3 millionc. $38.6 milliond. $50.5 million

c. $38.6 million. Why is this important? Researchers at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto reported that the risk of asthma and wheezing was reduced by approximately 50 per cent when infants were breastfed for nine months or longer.

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Breast milk contains antibodies and other immune factors that help protect against infections and disease – benefits that last a lifetime.

TRUE

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As a baby grows, the mother’s breast milk changes to keep up with the baby’s needs and continues to have just the right amount of nutrients.

TRUE

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A woman can continue to breastfeed when she has a cold or the flu.

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The more a baby breastfeeds, the more milk the mother will produce. If the baby nurses less, milk supply goes down. Milk production works on a “supply and demand” basis.

TRUE Note: If a woman is worried about her milk supply, she can call a

local health unit, her health care provider, Health Link (8-1-1), or a peer support.

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Many women do not produce enough milk to breastfeed.

FALSE. The vast majority of women produce more than enough milk. If a baby is not getting enough milk, it is usually because the baby is not latched properly.

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How can a new mother successfully initiate breastfeeding?

a. Hold her newborn skin-to-skin right after birth and often over the next few days as she learns the baby’s feeding and other cues

b. Share a room with her babyc. Ask her partner/friends/family for supportd. Ask for help from a nurse, midwife, lactation

consultant, physician or peer support. e. All of the above

e. All of the above

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How is breast milk different from formula?a. Breast milk is safer and healthier for

babiesb. Breast milk changes every day to

meet the needs of a growing babyc. Breast milk is always handy and

always at the right temperatured. Breast milk is freee. All of the above

e. All of the above

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Can a mother continue to breastfeed after returning to work?

a. No, employers are not expected to allow a mother to breastfeed or express milk at work

b. Yes, BC law says that employers must make reasonable efforts to allow a mother to breastfeed or express milk at work

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Which of the following are included in the Baby-Friendly Initiative’s 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding? (select all that apply)

a. Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within half an hour of birth

b. Encourage breastfeeding on demandc. When infants are not breastfeeding, give them

pacifiers (soothers) d. Practice rooming-in – allow mothers and infants

to remain together 24 hours a daya, b, and d. Give no artificial teats or pacifiers (also called dummies or

soothers) to breastfeeding infants.

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f. All of the above Note: After several weeks, it is normal to have soft breasts all the time

and still have lots of milk.

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