Quiz 3: Exclusive breastfeeding

Please choose the one, most correct answer to each question or statement.

1. What is the best way of feeding a baby?
   • Exclusive breastfeeding
   • Mixed breastfeeding
   • Formula feeding
2. What is an important benefit of exclusive breastfeeding for the baby?
   • The baby will gain weight from day one after birth
   • It lowers the risk of infections
   • Thses babies do not need to be fed at night
3. What is an important problem with formula feeding?
   • It is expensive and needs clean water
   • Formula fed babies grow too fast
   • Formula can only be given by bottle
4. What is a complication of mixed feeding?
   • Babies cry a lot
   • The risk of HIV infection is increased
   • It makes mothers lazy
5. When should the normal infant be put to the breast for the first time?
   • Only after 3 hours when the infant has been bathed
   • After the mother has had a good sleep
   • As soon after birth as possible
6. Should an exclusively breastfed baby be given water to drink?
   • Only when the weather is very hot
   • Only when the baby does not want to drink from the breast
   • An exclusively breastfed baby should not be given extra water feeds
7. How should a baby be given expressed breast milk?
   • With a bottle
   • With a cup
   • With a straw or teaspoon
8. For how long should mothers exclusively breastfeed?
   • For three months
   • For six months
   • For nine months
9. What is a sign of good attachment?
   • It is painful for the mother
   • The baby’s chin does not touch the mother’s breast
   • The nipple and most of the areola are taken into the baby’s mouth
10. How should breastfeeding be promoted?
    • Women should be told the advantages of breastfeeding in antenatal clinics
    • Bottle feeding should be banned in hospitals and clinics
    • The price of formula should be increased