Lactation quiz for grandparents

So you’ve just become a grandma (or grandpa).

Are you gazing at the little one, a little apprehensive about how to help? One of first challenges of motherhood is breastfeeding – so how up to date is your knowledge about lactation? Are you in need of a refresher course so that you can be an effective grandparent?

Take this lactation quiz for grandparents. Answer True or False.

1. Mothers of baby boys tend to produce more milk than those who have girl babies. T/F
2. The colostrum in the first hour after birth is more more nutritious than breastmilk at other times. T/F
3. In cases of extreme needs, grandmas are able to breastfeed their grandbabies. T/F
4. Babies can experience nipple confusion as a result of given a pacifier or fed by bottle, and therefore forget how to breastfeed. T/F
5. Many countries in the world allow for paid maternity leave but the USA has no federal laws providing for this. T/F
6. Women who breastfeed have a reduced risk of breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease and ovarian cancer. T/F
7. Pain is the most common reason why mothers give up breastfeeding. T/F
8. Mothers who breastfeed lose weight more quickly after birth. T/F
9. Mothers of premature babies may not be able to produce adequate volumes of milk. T/F
10. Breastfeeding may lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in the first year of your grandbaby’s life T/F

All of the above statements are true. If you have answered 8-10 correctly, congratulations! You are remarkably well-informed and an amazing support to your daughter, daughter-in-law and grandbaby.

If you’ve 7 or less correct answers, then you’d benefit from a concise lactation e-guide for grandparents which will be published soon. Sign up here if you’d like a copy!

Sweet dreams grandbaby!