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1. True or False — It is good for my baby to sleep on a soft surface on their stomach.*

True

False

Wrong! Always place your baby on their back to sleep at bedtime and naptime, not on their belly or side. Use a flat, firm sleep surface like a bassinet, crib, or bedside sleeper. Stomach-sleeping is ok once your baby starts to roll by themselves.

Correct! Always place your baby on their back to sleep at bedtime and naptime, not on their belly or side. Use a flat, firm sleep surface like a bassinet, crib, or bedside sleeper. Stomach-sleeping is ok once your baby starts to roll by themselves.

2. Breastfed babies are at less risk for what?*

A. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

B. Obesity

C. Diabetes

D. All of the above

Wrong! The correct answer is D. All of the above. Breastfed babies are at less risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), obesity, and diabetes, as well as asthma and gastrointestinal illnesses.

Correct! Breastfed babies are at less risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), obesity, and diabetes, as well as asthma and gastrointestinal illnesses.

3. Fill in the blank: It is recommended that I breastfeed my baby for at least _________.*

A. 1 month

B. 6 months

C. 3 months

D. 1 week

Wrong! The correct answer is B. 6 months. It is recommended to breastfeed your baby for at least 6 months to ensure your baby receives all of the benefits breastfeeding can provide.

Correct! It is recommended to breastfeed your baby for at least 6 months to ensure your baby receives all of the benefits breastfeeding can provide.

4. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of the mother developing which of the following?*

A. High blood pressure and Type II diabetes

B. A birthmark

C. Certain cancers later in life

D. Both A & C

Wrong! The correct answer is D. Both A & C. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of the mother developing high blood pressure, Type II diabetes, and certain cancers later in life. Breastfeeding also enhances the development of your baby’s brain and immune system.

Correct! Breastfeeding lowers the risk of the mother developing high blood pressure, Type II diabetes, and certain cancers later in life. Breastfeeding also enhances the development of your baby’s brain and immune system.

5. True or False — When I'm pregnant, it is important to track when my baby kicks.*

True

False

Wrong! Keeping track of each time your baby kicks, rolls, or pokes helps monitor your baby’s health and begins to create a bond. It also helps to make sure your baby is active and healthy, which may reduce the risk of stillbirth. If you notice a change in your baby’s movement patterns, contact your doctor. There is a free Count the Kicks app you can use to track the activity of your baby. Sit with your feet up or on your side and count each movement as one (1) kick.

Correct! Keeping track of each time your baby kicks, rolls, or pokes helps monitor your baby’s health and begins to create a bond. It also helps to make sure your baby is active and healthy, which may reduce the risk of stillbirth. If you notice a change in your baby’s movement patterns, contact your doctor. There is a free Count the Kicks app you can use to track the activity of your baby. Sit with your feet up or on your side and count each movement as one (1) kick.

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