Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Practice

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What is the most common cause of inadequate milk supply during breastfeeding according to CBC practice?

  1. Inadequate or infrequent milk removal

  2. Poor latching technique

  3. Maternal health issues

  4. Insufficient rest for the mother

The correct answer is: Inadequate or infrequent milk removal

Inadequate or infrequent milk removal is the most common cause of inadequate milk supply during breastfeeding according to CBC practice because milk production works on a supply and demand basis. Frequent and effective milk removal stimulates the body to produce more milk to meet the baby's needs. If milk is not effectively removed from the breast, either due to poor latching technique, not nursing frequently enough, or other reasons, the body may not receive the signal to produce an adequate milk supply. While poor latching technique can contribute to inadequate milk removal, the underlying cause is still the lack of frequent and effective milk removal. Maternal health issues or insufficient rest for the mother can certainly impact milk supply, but they are not as directly linked to milk production as inadequate or infrequent milk removal.