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American Academy of Pediatrics - Correct Answers ✅AAP
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - Correct Answers
✅ABM
Appropriate for gestational age. - Correct Answers ✅AGA
Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk. - Correct
Answers ✅Alveoli
The absence of menstruation. - Correct Answers
✅Amenorrhea
Optimal attachment to the breast, where the babies lips are
not centered in relationship to the areola, but rather vertically
off centered, with the babies chin and lower lip closer to the
edge of the areola and the babies upper lip. - Correct
Answers ✅Aysemmetric latch
And allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition, such
as asthma, eczema, or rhinitis. - Correct Answers ✅Atopy
The UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative, an international
program recognizing hospitals and birth centers that
implement the 10 steps to successful breastfeeding. -
Correct Answers ✅(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
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The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin portion of
red blood cells. - Correct Answers ✅Bilirubin
Damage to the brain and central nervous system related to
hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also known as "Kernicterus." -
Correct Answers ✅Bilirubin Encephalopathy
A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening
containing accumulated milk solids. Also referred to as a milk
blister. - Correct Answers ✅Milk Bleb
A pattern of feeding: used to deal with an over-abundant milk
supply. In block feeding, the mother offers the baby only one
breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate mild local
pressure to slow down milk production. Then she offers the
other breast for another block of time. - Correct Answers
✅Block Feeding
A condition in which milk from one part of the breast does not
flow well and forms a lump of solidified milk that blocks the
milk duct. - Correct Answers ✅Blocked Duct
Decreased movement or sensation in the arm caused by
injury to the bundle of nerves passing through the shoulder
area. This may be caused during birth by pressure to the
shoulder area. - Correct Answers ✅Brachial Plexus Injury
,Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
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Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant. - Correct
Answers ✅Bradycardia
An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is full of
fluid. Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis. - Correct
Answers ✅Breast Abscess
A hands-on method used during nursing or pumping to
increase the flow of milk. The mother gently sneezes, or
compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk flow
stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called
"alternate massage." - Correct Answers ✅Breast
Compression
Jaundice occurring in the breast fed infant after 10-14 days of
life. The cause of breastmilk jaundice is unknown and the
incident is less than 1%. - Correct Answers ✅Breastmilk
Jaundice
Bacterial infection from contact with animals carrying the
Brucella bacteria. Infection causes an undulating fever that
spikes in waves. - Correct Answers ✅Brucellosis
A family of parasitic fungi occurring especially in the mouth,
vagina, and intestinal tract. They are usually benign but can
, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
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become pathogenic and include the caustive agent (candida
albicans) of thrush. - Correct Answers ✅Candida
Swelling of the soft tissues of a newborn baby's scalp that
develops as a baby travels through the birth canal. - Correct
Answers ✅Caput Succedaneum
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Correct
Answers ✅CDC
A lump that rises on the head of a newborn with an hours of
birth due to bleeding beneath the bones of the skull. -
Correct Answers ✅Cephalohematoma
Inflammation of the fetal membrane due to infection. -
Correct Answers ✅Chorioamniotis
A congenital birth defect causing a division or opening in the
roof of the mouth and/or split in the lip. - Correct Answers
✅Cleft Lip and/or Palate
A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. -
Correct Answers ✅Cyanosis
The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month
of pregnancy. It is thick, sticky, and clear to yellowish in color;
Study Answered Questions (Latest 2026)
American Academy of Pediatrics - Correct Answers ✅AAP
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - Correct Answers
✅ABM
Appropriate for gestational age. - Correct Answers ✅AGA
Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk. - Correct
Answers ✅Alveoli
The absence of menstruation. - Correct Answers
✅Amenorrhea
Optimal attachment to the breast, where the babies lips are
not centered in relationship to the areola, but rather vertically
off centered, with the babies chin and lower lip closer to the
edge of the areola and the babies upper lip. - Correct
Answers ✅Aysemmetric latch
And allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition, such
as asthma, eczema, or rhinitis. - Correct Answers ✅Atopy
The UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative, an international
program recognizing hospitals and birth centers that
implement the 10 steps to successful breastfeeding. -
Correct Answers ✅(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
,Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Study Answered Questions (Latest 2026)
The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin portion of
red blood cells. - Correct Answers ✅Bilirubin
Damage to the brain and central nervous system related to
hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also known as "Kernicterus." -
Correct Answers ✅Bilirubin Encephalopathy
A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening
containing accumulated milk solids. Also referred to as a milk
blister. - Correct Answers ✅Milk Bleb
A pattern of feeding: used to deal with an over-abundant milk
supply. In block feeding, the mother offers the baby only one
breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate mild local
pressure to slow down milk production. Then she offers the
other breast for another block of time. - Correct Answers
✅Block Feeding
A condition in which milk from one part of the breast does not
flow well and forms a lump of solidified milk that blocks the
milk duct. - Correct Answers ✅Blocked Duct
Decreased movement or sensation in the arm caused by
injury to the bundle of nerves passing through the shoulder
area. This may be caused during birth by pressure to the
shoulder area. - Correct Answers ✅Brachial Plexus Injury
,Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
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Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant. - Correct
Answers ✅Bradycardia
An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is full of
fluid. Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis. - Correct
Answers ✅Breast Abscess
A hands-on method used during nursing or pumping to
increase the flow of milk. The mother gently sneezes, or
compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk flow
stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called
"alternate massage." - Correct Answers ✅Breast
Compression
Jaundice occurring in the breast fed infant after 10-14 days of
life. The cause of breastmilk jaundice is unknown and the
incident is less than 1%. - Correct Answers ✅Breastmilk
Jaundice
Bacterial infection from contact with animals carrying the
Brucella bacteria. Infection causes an undulating fever that
spikes in waves. - Correct Answers ✅Brucellosis
A family of parasitic fungi occurring especially in the mouth,
vagina, and intestinal tract. They are usually benign but can
, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Study Answered Questions (Latest 2026)
become pathogenic and include the caustive agent (candida
albicans) of thrush. - Correct Answers ✅Candida
Swelling of the soft tissues of a newborn baby's scalp that
develops as a baby travels through the birth canal. - Correct
Answers ✅Caput Succedaneum
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Correct
Answers ✅CDC
A lump that rises on the head of a newborn with an hours of
birth due to bleeding beneath the bones of the skull. -
Correct Answers ✅Cephalohematoma
Inflammation of the fetal membrane due to infection. -
Correct Answers ✅Chorioamniotis
A congenital birth defect causing a division or opening in the
roof of the mouth and/or split in the lip. - Correct Answers
✅Cleft Lip and/or Palate
A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. -
Correct Answers ✅Cyanosis
The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month
of pregnancy. It is thick, sticky, and clear to yellowish in color;
