Lactation Consultant Questions with
Correct Answers
Promotion - ANSWERSFocuses on advantages of Breastfeeding on a person,
community, state, or global level. Examples: On the community, the public, family law,
mother in prison.
Protection - ANSWERSFocuses on governmental. manufacturer, and social commercial
interest such as Nestle company(formula maker).
International code of Marketing of Breast milk substitutes - ANSWERSAddresses
improper marketing practices. It prohibits the distribution of free formula ( including
discharge packages)
Support - ANSWERSFocuses on the interaction of helpers with family as well as
program development and implementation.
Evidence based teaching highest level - ANSWERSMeta analysis and systemic reviews
(Cochrane collaboration.
Certified lactation Counselor - ANSWERSNationally 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) - ANSWERSWell recognized within the
industry as enforcing the highest standards in personnel certification accreditation.
Why is breastfeeding so difficult that mothers need help? - ANSWERSUnrealistic
expectation
Why do breastfeeding women supplement with formula without medical reason or
request in the early postpartum? - ANSWERSLack of preparation for what the newborn
period would be like .
How many days after hospital discharge is the fastest drop off from breastfeeding? -
ANSWERSFirst 10 days
What are the most common reasons why mothers stop breast feeding? - ANSWERSnot
enough milk, baby won's latch, breast pain/ soreness, and work/ school.
How many days after delivery is the greatest risk for stopping BF? - ANSWERS3-7days
Why did BF go up in the 1990s? - ANSWERSWIC programs were created
Correct Answers
Promotion - ANSWERSFocuses on advantages of Breastfeeding on a person,
community, state, or global level. Examples: On the community, the public, family law,
mother in prison.
Protection - ANSWERSFocuses on governmental. manufacturer, and social commercial
interest such as Nestle company(formula maker).
International code of Marketing of Breast milk substitutes - ANSWERSAddresses
improper marketing practices. It prohibits the distribution of free formula ( including
discharge packages)
Support - ANSWERSFocuses on the interaction of helpers with family as well as
program development and implementation.
Evidence based teaching highest level - ANSWERSMeta analysis and systemic reviews
(Cochrane collaboration.
Certified lactation Counselor - ANSWERSNationally 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) - ANSWERSWell recognized within the
industry as enforcing the highest standards in personnel certification accreditation.
Why is breastfeeding so difficult that mothers need help? - ANSWERSUnrealistic
expectation
Why do breastfeeding women supplement with formula without medical reason or
request in the early postpartum? - ANSWERSLack of preparation for what the newborn
period would be like .
How many days after hospital discharge is the fastest drop off from breastfeeding? -
ANSWERSFirst 10 days
What are the most common reasons why mothers stop breast feeding? - ANSWERSnot
enough milk, baby won's latch, breast pain/ soreness, and work/ school.
How many days after delivery is the greatest risk for stopping BF? - ANSWERS3-7days
Why did BF go up in the 1990s? - ANSWERSWIC programs were created
