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This exam prep guide features 114 Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) exam questions and answers with expert-verified explanations, updated for 2025/2026. It covers essential topics in breastfeeding management, lactogenesis, infant feeding patterns, maternal health, breast anatomy, lactation challenges, and WHO/CDC breastfeeding recommendations. Perfect for students, healthcare workers, and exam candidates seeking a concise yet comprehensive CLC practice resource.

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CLC EXAM 114 QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (100 %SCORE) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS A+ GRADED ANSWERS |
WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS.

According to the AAP regarding weight loss in the breastfeeding newborn: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Weight loss of more than 7% from birth weight
indicates possible breastfeeding problems.


When undernourished mothers were supplemented with extra energy in their diet,
they: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Responded to their infants more appropriately


Harmful bacteria have difficulty growing in the breastfed infants' gut because the
composition of breastmilk: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Fosters the growth of
good bacteria that crowd out other organisms


True or False: Colostrum is made after there is a complete delivery of the placenta
- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- False


True or False: Lactogenesis 2 occurs after the complete delivery of the placenta. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- True


Lactogenesis 3 is also known as - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Galactopoesis


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, The following statement about Lactogenesis 3 is not true: - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔- It is driven by the nursing parent's fluid intake.


True or False: Engorgement is physiologically normal and is a marker for an
excellent future of milk supply. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- False


True or False: The more time spent breastfeeding in the first 48 hours, the less
chance there is for engorgement. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- True


True or False: For all breastfeeding, bras are essential for comfort during lactation.
- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- False


True or False: Breast surgery can potentially impact breastfeeding. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- True


True or False: Peri-areolar incisions with breast surgery are least associated with
milk insufficiency. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- False


When considering both chest masculinization surgery and breast reduction surgery:
- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The likelihood of breastfeeding is unknown,
assessment and close nutrition follow up is key, it is important to assure the
nutrition of infant


True or False: Suboptimal breast anatomy can potentially impact breastfeeding and
should be seen as a red flag for close assessment and follow-up. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- True




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