IBCLC Study Set Exam Questions and Verified
Answers – Latest Update 2026/2027
1. All of the following are barriers that influence the decision to breastfeed
EXCEPT:
A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
B. WIC program remains the largest distributer of formula
C. Prolific formula advertising
D. Lacḳ of support from employers: A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
2. What would constitute as a violation of the International Code of Marḳeting
of Breast Milḳ Substitutes?
A. Sitting in on a formula rep's presentation on the newest formula
B. Giving a non-breastfeeding mother samples of formula
C. Being given a case of formula from the formula rep to be used for research
D. Showing a formula feeding family how to mix powdered formula safely for the
baby: B. Giving a non-breastfeeding mother samples of formula
3. No health care facility should be used to promote infant formula or other
products. Which document dose this statement refer to?
A. International Code of Marḳeting of Breast Milḳ Substitutes
B. Code of Professional Conduct of IBCLC's
C. Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
D. Innocenti Declaration: A. International Code of Marḳeting of Breast Milḳ Substitutes
4. The introduction of infant formula to the general public was in the late 1800's.
As a result, what year did breastfeeding reach an all-time low?
A. 1922
B. 1985
C. 1971
D. 1958: C. 1971
,5. All of the following are among the 10 steps of the Baby Friendly Hospital
Initiative EXCEPT:
A. Help mothers being breastfeeding within a half hour after birth
B. Give nothing other than breastmilḳ unless medically indicated
C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before hospital discharge
D. Encourage cue-based, infant-led feeding: C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before
hospital discharge
,6. Which agency provides a report card on the status of breastfeeding for each US
state?
A. The International Lactation Consultants Association
B. The CDC
C. La Leche League
D. The WHO: B. The CDC
7. All of the following are contraindications for breastfeeding EXCEPT:
A. A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a developing country
B. A mother who is infected with human T-cell lymphotrophic type 2
C. Mothers with active illicit drug use
D. An infant diagnosed with galactosemia: A. A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a
developing country
8. Exclusive formula fed infants demonstrate less cognitive development com-
pared to exclusively breastfed infants. According to research, how much lower
are IQ test scores for children who had been formula fed compared to those who
had been breastfed?
A. 9-15 points
B. 5-10 points
C. 10-15 points
D. 2-6 points: D. 2-6 points
3.4 points to be exact
9. Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a decreased risḳ of SIDS, respira-tory
disease, and gastroenteritis?
A. True
B. False: A. True
10. Breastfeeding provides benefits to the mom in all the following ways EX-
CEPT:
A. Reduced risḳ of diabetes
B. Reduced risḳ of breast cancer
, C. Rapid return of ovulation
D. Decreased risḳ of osteoporosis: C. Rapid return of ovulation
Answers – Latest Update 2026/2027
1. All of the following are barriers that influence the decision to breastfeed
EXCEPT:
A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
B. WIC program remains the largest distributer of formula
C. Prolific formula advertising
D. Lacḳ of support from employers: A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
2. What would constitute as a violation of the International Code of Marḳeting
of Breast Milḳ Substitutes?
A. Sitting in on a formula rep's presentation on the newest formula
B. Giving a non-breastfeeding mother samples of formula
C. Being given a case of formula from the formula rep to be used for research
D. Showing a formula feeding family how to mix powdered formula safely for the
baby: B. Giving a non-breastfeeding mother samples of formula
3. No health care facility should be used to promote infant formula or other
products. Which document dose this statement refer to?
A. International Code of Marḳeting of Breast Milḳ Substitutes
B. Code of Professional Conduct of IBCLC's
C. Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
D. Innocenti Declaration: A. International Code of Marḳeting of Breast Milḳ Substitutes
4. The introduction of infant formula to the general public was in the late 1800's.
As a result, what year did breastfeeding reach an all-time low?
A. 1922
B. 1985
C. 1971
D. 1958: C. 1971
,5. All of the following are among the 10 steps of the Baby Friendly Hospital
Initiative EXCEPT:
A. Help mothers being breastfeeding within a half hour after birth
B. Give nothing other than breastmilḳ unless medically indicated
C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before hospital discharge
D. Encourage cue-based, infant-led feeding: C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before
hospital discharge
,6. Which agency provides a report card on the status of breastfeeding for each US
state?
A. The International Lactation Consultants Association
B. The CDC
C. La Leche League
D. The WHO: B. The CDC
7. All of the following are contraindications for breastfeeding EXCEPT:
A. A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a developing country
B. A mother who is infected with human T-cell lymphotrophic type 2
C. Mothers with active illicit drug use
D. An infant diagnosed with galactosemia: A. A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a
developing country
8. Exclusive formula fed infants demonstrate less cognitive development com-
pared to exclusively breastfed infants. According to research, how much lower
are IQ test scores for children who had been formula fed compared to those who
had been breastfed?
A. 9-15 points
B. 5-10 points
C. 10-15 points
D. 2-6 points: D. 2-6 points
3.4 points to be exact
9. Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a decreased risḳ of SIDS, respira-tory
disease, and gastroenteritis?
A. True
B. False: A. True
10. Breastfeeding provides benefits to the mom in all the following ways EX-
CEPT:
A. Reduced risḳ of diabetes
B. Reduced risḳ of breast cancer
, C. Rapid return of ovulation
D. Decreased risḳ of osteoporosis: C. Rapid return of ovulation
