Milk Expression & Storage Flashcards
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Which hand expression technique involves placing the thumb and forefinger in a C-hold approximately 1-2 inches behind the nipple and compressing toward the chest wall?
Answer: Marmet technique
The Marmet technique uses a C-hold with thumb and forefinger 1-2 inches behind the nipple, compressing and rolling toward the chest to mimic the infant's milking action.
At room temperature (up to 77°F/25°C), freshly expressed breast milk can safely be stored for up to:
Answer: 4 hours
The CDC and ABM guidelines state that freshly expressed breast milk can be kept at room temperature (up to 77°F/25°C) for up to 4 hours.
A mother asks how long she can store freshly expressed breast milk in a standard refrigerator at 40°F (4°C). The correct answer is:
Answer: 4 days
According to CDC guidelines, freshly expressed breast milk can be refrigerated for up to 4 days under clean conditions, though 3 days is optimal.
When using an electric double breast pump, which of the following practices most effectively supports milk output?
Answer: Beginning at low suction and short cycles to stimulate letdown, then increasing suction
Initiating with low suction and a rapid cycle rate (stimulation phase) mimics the infant's initial rapid suckling to trigger letdown before switching to a slower, higher-suction expression phase.
A mother is exclusively pumping and notices her output is decreasing. Which counseling recommendation is most evidence-based for increasing supply?
Answer: Increasing pumping frequency rather than duration
Milk production is driven by frequent and effective milk removal; increasing session frequency (removing milk more often) is more effective than extending individual session length.
Previously frozen and thawed breast milk that has been refrigerated should be used within:
Answer: 24 hours
Thawed breast milk should be used within 24 hours of thawing (from the time it is fully thawed, not from the time it is removed from the freezer).
When counseling a mother about breast milk storage containers, which recommendation is most appropriate?
Answer: Use containers specifically designed for breast milk storage that are BPA-free and seal tightly
BPA-free containers specifically designed for breast milk storage ensure chemical safety and an airtight seal that protects milk quality and prevents contamination.