ALPP CLC Certified Lactation Counselor Final Exam: Study Guide & Practice Test

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ALPP CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor FINAL EXAM

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Predominant Breastfeeding .......Answer.........The infant is

receiving the mother's milk as well as water, water-based drinks,

ritual foods (such as teas), and oral medications. Infant is not

receiving any foods or drink, including infant formula and other

animal milks.


Breastfeeding .......Answer.........Infant is receiving human m ilk as

well as any other foods or fluids, including infant formula.


Complementary Feeding .......Answer.........Child between 6 and

23 months of age and is receiving both human milk and solid or

semisolid foods.

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Widstrom (9 Stages of Newborn Skin-to-Skin) .......Answer.........1.

Birth cry


2. Relaxation


3. Awakening


4. Activity


5. Rest


6. Crawling/ Sliding


7. Familiarization


8. Suckling


9. Sleeping


Baby breasting cues .......Answer.........1. Rooting

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2. increasing alertness, especially REM under closed eyelids


3. Flexing of the legs and arms and mouthing with little sucking

motions


4. Sucking on a fist or finger


5. Mothing motions of the lips and tongues


Rooting .......Answer.........Turning the head, especially with

searching- turning the head, especially with searching

movements of the mouth and subtle body movements


Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding .......Answer.........1. Have a

written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all

healthcare staff.


2. Ensure that staff have sufficient knowledge, competence, and

skills to support breastfeeding.