Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Practice

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What is a recommended way to restart breastfeeding effectively?

  1. Begin with offering formula

  2. Provide cold milk to the baby

  3. Start with skin-to-skin contact several times a day

  4. Present the baby with solid food

The correct answer is: Start with skin-to-skin contact several times a day

Starting with skin-to-skin contact several times a day is a recommended way to restart breastfeeding effectively because it helps to promote bonding between the mother and baby, stimulates the baby's rooting reflex, and enhances the release of hormones necessary for milk production. Skin-to-skin contact also helps the baby feel secure and close to the mother, making it more likely for them to latch onto the breast when the feeding is initiated. It is a gentle and nurturing approach that can help ease the transition back to breastfeeding for both the mother and the baby. Options A, B, and D are not recommended ways to restart breastfeeding effectively. Offering formula may interfere with milk supply and hinder the baby's ability to effectively nurse at the breast. Providing cold milk to the baby is not necessary and may not be well-received by the baby. Introducing solid food is not appropriate for a baby who is in the process of restarting breastfeeding, as breast milk or formula should be the primary source of nutrition for infants.