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Background: Reyna is 42 years old and gave birth 3 weeks ago to her daughter Tala via Caesarean birth. This is Reyna’s second baby. She developed gestational diabetes (diet-controlled) and was induced at 38 weeks gestation for gestational hypertension. Reyna and Tala experienced early latching difficulties and started formula supplementation in hospital for low blood […]

Question 1 Match the following signs and symptoms with the corresponding breast variation. Question 2 Mark the following statements as either true or false. << Back Next >>

In the perinatal period, parents may develop concerning signs and symptoms that may or may not be due to a malignancy. Signs and symptoms of breast cancer may include:18 Breast masses or lumps with irregular shape Fixed breast lumps that do not decrease significantly in size after breastfeeding or milk removal Rough, thick, edematous, and […]

Tissue trauma may result from injury, biopsy, radiation therapy, and surgery. If a pregnant individual has had breast surgery it is important to discuss the reason for the surgery, as it may have been done to mask breast hypoplasia. Breast surgery and trauma may impact breastfeeding in several ways:4 Glandular tissue that is damaged or […]

Breast hypoplasia is when the breasts appear underdeveloped.21 Hypoplasia may be congenital or associated with medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome.22 Breast hypoplasia with asymmetryPhoto from Science Photo Library Parents with signs of hypoplasia may also have insufficient glandular tissue (IGT), a condition where the glandular tissue is unable to produce enough milk to […]

Question 1 Match the following signs and symptoms with the corresponding breast variation. Question 2 Mark the following statements as either true or false. << Back Next >>

In the perinatal period, parents may develop concerning signs and symptoms that may or may not be due to a malignancy. Signs and symptoms of breast cancer may include:18 Breast masses or lumps with irregular shape Fixed breast lumps that do not decrease significantly in size after breastfeeding or milk removal Rough, thick, edematous, and […]

Tissue trauma may result from injury, biopsy, radiation therapy, and surgery. If a pregnant individual has had breast surgery it is important to discuss the reason for the surgery, as it may have been done to mask breast hypoplasia. Breast surgery and trauma may impact breastfeeding in several ways:4 Glandular tissue that is damaged or […]

Breast hypoplasia is when the breasts appear underdeveloped.21 Hypoplasia may be congenital or associated with medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome.22 Breast hypoplasia with asymmetryPhoto from Science Photo Library Parents with signs of hypoplasia may also have insufficient glandular tissue (IGT), a condition where the glandular tissue is unable to produce enough milk to […]

Question 1 Mark the following statements as either true or false. Question 2 After consultation with an IBCLC, Angelica has been using a nipple shield for 1 week now. What would you look for to determine if the fit and application of a nipple shield is still correct? Check all that apply << Back Next […]