INDIANA CERTIFIED
LACTATION COUNSELOR
Exam Practice Questions
2026-2027 Edition
Verified Answers Plus Rationales
Q&A; | Instant Download PDF
EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
Time Allocation: 2 Hours
Total Questions: 100 Questions
Question Format: Multiple Choice with Rationales
Minimum Competency: 75% Required to Pass
Core Focus: Lactation, Breastfeeding, Counseling, Indiana Guidelines
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, Exam Overview & Content Outline
EXAM PURPOSE
Indiana Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification covers breastfeeding management, lactation
physiology, counseling skills, and problem-solving. Based on Academy of Lactation Policy and
Practice (ALPP), Indiana Department of Health, and Healthy People 2030 breastfeeding objectives.
CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
• Lactation Physiology & Anatomy (25%) — Breast anatomy, milk production, hormones,
composition, infant suckling
• Breastfeeding Management (30%) — Latch, positioning, milk transfer, newborn feeding patterns,
growth, supplementation
• Clinical Problem Solving (25%) — Sore nipples, engorgement, mastitis, low supply, jaundice,
prematurity, multiples
• Counseling & Education (10%) — Communication, cultural competency, teaching techniques,
support groups, referrals
• Public Health & Indiana Guidelines (10%) — WHO Code, Baby-Friendly, Indiana breastfeeding
law, workplace support, ethics
QUESTION FORMAT & SCORING
Each item presents four options. Correct answers are highlighted in green with checkmark (✓).
Every question includes detailed rationale with lactation standards. ALPP requires 75% to pass CLC
exam.
STUDY STRATEGY
Master anatomy and physiology of lactation. Know normal newborn feeding patterns and growth.
Understand clinical problem assessment and management. Review counseling techniques and
cultural sensitivity. Study WHO Code and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Review Indiana workplace
breastfeeding law.
CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
Questions reflect 2026-2027 standards: Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice CLC, Indiana
Department of Health, WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly, AAP breastfeeding policy, and Indiana Code
22-2-14 breastfeeding in workplace.
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LACTATION COUNSELOR
Exam Practice Questions
2026-2027 Edition
Verified Answers Plus Rationales
Q&A; | Instant Download PDF
EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
Time Allocation: 2 Hours
Total Questions: 100 Questions
Question Format: Multiple Choice with Rationales
Minimum Competency: 75% Required to Pass
Core Focus: Lactation, Breastfeeding, Counseling, Indiana Guidelines
Indiana Certified Lactation Counselor Exam Prep 2026-2027 Page 1
, Exam Overview & Content Outline
EXAM PURPOSE
Indiana Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification covers breastfeeding management, lactation
physiology, counseling skills, and problem-solving. Based on Academy of Lactation Policy and
Practice (ALPP), Indiana Department of Health, and Healthy People 2030 breastfeeding objectives.
CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
• Lactation Physiology & Anatomy (25%) — Breast anatomy, milk production, hormones,
composition, infant suckling
• Breastfeeding Management (30%) — Latch, positioning, milk transfer, newborn feeding patterns,
growth, supplementation
• Clinical Problem Solving (25%) — Sore nipples, engorgement, mastitis, low supply, jaundice,
prematurity, multiples
• Counseling & Education (10%) — Communication, cultural competency, teaching techniques,
support groups, referrals
• Public Health & Indiana Guidelines (10%) — WHO Code, Baby-Friendly, Indiana breastfeeding
law, workplace support, ethics
QUESTION FORMAT & SCORING
Each item presents four options. Correct answers are highlighted in green with checkmark (✓).
Every question includes detailed rationale with lactation standards. ALPP requires 75% to pass CLC
exam.
STUDY STRATEGY
Master anatomy and physiology of lactation. Know normal newborn feeding patterns and growth.
Understand clinical problem assessment and management. Review counseling techniques and
cultural sensitivity. Study WHO Code and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Review Indiana workplace
breastfeeding law.
CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
Questions reflect 2026-2027 standards: Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice CLC, Indiana
Department of Health, WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly, AAP breastfeeding policy, and Indiana Code
22-2-14 breastfeeding in workplace.
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