ALPP CLC Exam 2025/2026 – Certified
Lactation Counselor Study Guide & Practice
Test ACTUAL EXAM!!!
What duration of breastfeeding is associated with significantly reduced incidence of acute otits media
(AOM)? A) Any breastfeeding B) Up to 3 mos C) More than 4-6 months - ANSWER ✔---C) More than
4-6 months
Breastfeeding lowers the risk for the incidence of dental caries compared to children fed nonhuman milk
from a bottle. True of False? - ANSWER ✔---True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in preterm infants? - ANSWER ✔---Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against SIDS between babies that are exclusively breastfed
vs. non-exclusively? - ANSWER ✔---Yes, babies that are exclusively breastfed have a stronger
protective effect against SIDS
Does breastfeeding lower the risk for the incidence of malocclusion (misalignment of teeth)? -
ANSWER ✔---Yes
True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth, is not associated with
exclusive breastfeeding. - ANSWER ✔---False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent? - ANSWER ✔---Lower risk of
breast cancer, lower risk of ovarian cancer, reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, reduced risk of
cardiovascular disease
Lactation Counselor Study Guide & Practice
Test ACTUAL EXAM!!!
What duration of breastfeeding is associated with significantly reduced incidence of acute otits media
(AOM)? A) Any breastfeeding B) Up to 3 mos C) More than 4-6 months - ANSWER ✔---C) More than
4-6 months
Breastfeeding lowers the risk for the incidence of dental caries compared to children fed nonhuman milk
from a bottle. True of False? - ANSWER ✔---True
Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in preterm infants? - ANSWER ✔---Yes
Is there a difference in the protective effect against SIDS between babies that are exclusively breastfed
vs. non-exclusively? - ANSWER ✔---Yes, babies that are exclusively breastfed have a stronger
protective effect against SIDS
Does breastfeeding lower the risk for the incidence of malocclusion (misalignment of teeth)? -
ANSWER ✔---Yes
True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the delay in return of menses after birth, is not associated with
exclusive breastfeeding. - ANSWER ✔---False
What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to the lactating parent? - ANSWER ✔---Lower risk of
breast cancer, lower risk of ovarian cancer, reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, reduced risk of
cardiovascular disease