CLC CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT
IBCLC CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING
COUNSELOR EXAMS COMPILED
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Protection.
Answer: Focuses on governmental. manufacturer, and social
commercial interest such as Nestle company(formula maker).
◉ International code of Marketing of Breast milk substitutes.
Answer: Addresses improper marketing practices. It prohibits the
distribution of free formula ( including discharge packages)
◉ Support.
Answer: Focuses on the interaction of helpers with family as well as
program development and implementation.
◉ Evidence based teaching highest level.
Answer: Meta analysis and systemic reviews (Cochrane
collaboration.
, ◉ Certified lactation Counselor.
Answer: Nationally recognized designation awarded by the academy
pf lactation policy & practice (ALPP) to those who successfully
complete the course competencies including verification exercises to
qualify for the exam.
◉ American National standards institute (ANSI).
Answer: Well recognized within the industry as enforcing the
highest standards in personnel certification accreditation.
◉ Why is breastfeeding so difficult that mothers need help?.
Answer: Unrealistic expectation
◉ Why do breastfeeding women supplement with formula without
medical reason or request in the early postpartum?.
Answer: Lack of preparation for what the newborn period would be
like .
◉ How many days after hospital discharge is the fastest drop off
from breastfeeding?.
Answer: First 10 days
◉ What are the most common reasons why mothers stop breast
feeding?.
IBCLC CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING
COUNSELOR EXAMS COMPILED
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Protection.
Answer: Focuses on governmental. manufacturer, and social
commercial interest such as Nestle company(formula maker).
◉ International code of Marketing of Breast milk substitutes.
Answer: Addresses improper marketing practices. It prohibits the
distribution of free formula ( including discharge packages)
◉ Support.
Answer: Focuses on the interaction of helpers with family as well as
program development and implementation.
◉ Evidence based teaching highest level.
Answer: Meta analysis and systemic reviews (Cochrane
collaboration.
, ◉ Certified lactation Counselor.
Answer: Nationally recognized designation awarded by the academy
pf lactation policy & practice (ALPP) to those who successfully
complete the course competencies including verification exercises to
qualify for the exam.
◉ American National standards institute (ANSI).
Answer: Well recognized within the industry as enforcing the
highest standards in personnel certification accreditation.
◉ Why is breastfeeding so difficult that mothers need help?.
Answer: Unrealistic expectation
◉ Why do breastfeeding women supplement with formula without
medical reason or request in the early postpartum?.
Answer: Lack of preparation for what the newborn period would be
like .
◉ How many days after hospital discharge is the fastest drop off
from breastfeeding?.
Answer: First 10 days
◉ What are the most common reasons why mothers stop breast
feeding?.
