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IBCLC EXAM: Maternal Pathology Practice Questions and Answers Hypoplasia/ Amastia - Ans:-abnormally shaped breasts with insufficient glandular tissue -widely spaced -asymmetric -pt may have had breast augmentation to correct appearance -few breast changes during pregnancy -no engorgement pos...

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IBCLC EXAM: Maternal Pathology Practice
Questions and Answers


Hypoplasia/ Amastia - Ans:✔✔-abnormally shaped breasts with insufficient glandular tissue




-widely spaced


-asymmetric


-pt may have had breast augmentation to correct appearance


-few breast changes during pregnancy


-no engorgement postpartum


-possible connection to thyroid disease




-low supply likely


-monitor infant growth



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-counseling necessary


-may improve with subsequent pregnancies


-utilize pumping/galactogogues


Galactorrhea - Ans:✔✔-spontaneous lactation, milk production post weaning




-d/t medications or health problem


Hyperprolactinemia - Ans:✔✔-elevated prolactin levels




-d/t hypo or hyperthyroidism, psychosis/anxiety meds, renal failure, pituitary/uterine/ovarian tumors


Pitting edema - Ans:✔✔-excessive swelling




-d/t breast abscess, cancer, malignant condition: peau d'orange, trauma to breast, inflammation of

breast, obstruction of milk ducts/glands, benign breast lump/cyst


Candidiasis (thrush) - Ans:✔✔-yeast infection, likely candida




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-d/t nipple trauma, mastitis, antibiotic use, vaginal yeast infection, contraceptives, steriods


-passed between mom and baby: treat both


-thrush can cause gassy/fussy baby


-mother c/o nipple/areolar pain, burning and radiating through breast


-areola appears shiny pink




-use good cleaning techniques


-don't stop breastfeeding


-tx with nystatin/diflucan


-keep nipples dry, use clean breast pads, expose breasts to sunlight, decease sugar and dairy


Vasospasm/Raynaud's - Ans:✔✔-stinging, tingling, burning with triphasic color changes: white/blue/red




-triggered by emotional stress, cold; infants who clench, chew, bite the nipple


-initiate let down before putting baby to breast




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