PCE CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Standards of of practice for CBC - (ANSWER)- Help families define and achieve goals
-Problem solving: Assessment, plan, implementation, evaluation
-Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
What can affect a hc professionals presentation about breastfeeding? - (ANSWER)-Experience,
philosophy, credentials
What are responsibilities of staff? - (ANSWER)-Provide education and foster environment
-Baby friendly practices
-Evidence based knowledge
- Help preterms w/ moms milk or donor
-Culturally and developmentally sensitive
-WHO growth charts
-Legislation
International code of marketing substitutes - (ANSWER)-No advertising
-No free sample
- Scientific info
Not law but should be use
Baby friendly 10 steps - (ANSWER)-Written policy
-Proper training
-Proper education
-Initiation w/in 1 hr
-Maintain lactation even if separated
, PCE CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
-Breastmilk only unless medically required
-Rooming in
-Cue feeding, 8-12x
-No artificial teats
-Support groups
Where is milk produced? - (ANSWER)Alveoli
How is milk ejected into ducts from alveoli? aka let down - (ANSWER)Myoepitheal cells encase the
aveoli, contract in response to oxytocin. In response to sucking oxytocin increases
Different stages of breast development - (ANSWER)- embryogenesis: Mammary gland while embryo
- Mammogenesis: @ puberty, estrogen influences growth of ducts and buds
-Lactogensesis 1: Fullness and tenderness while pregnant. Ducts stimulated.
Lactogenesis 2: Secretory activation when placenta out. D/t increase of prolactin when progestrone
decreases.
Lactogenesis 3: Milk removal= production. Infant sucking= oxytocin= let down.
How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production stop? - (ANSWER)40 days
What happens to estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy and birth? - (ANSWER)Increase during
pregnancy, decreases after birth. Helps development of lobes.
Signs of letdown? - (ANSWER)Tingling, warmth, fullness, dripping, contractions
Tail of spence: What is it, symptoms, how to treat - (ANSWER)Mammary gland tissue that extends to
axillary area, connected to milk ducts. = Swollen armpits and mastitis.
Treatment: Cold compress, tylenon or motrin
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Standards of of practice for CBC - (ANSWER)- Help families define and achieve goals
-Problem solving: Assessment, plan, implementation, evaluation
-Education and counseling
-Professionalism
-Legal considerations
What can affect a hc professionals presentation about breastfeeding? - (ANSWER)-Experience,
philosophy, credentials
What are responsibilities of staff? - (ANSWER)-Provide education and foster environment
-Baby friendly practices
-Evidence based knowledge
- Help preterms w/ moms milk or donor
-Culturally and developmentally sensitive
-WHO growth charts
-Legislation
International code of marketing substitutes - (ANSWER)-No advertising
-No free sample
- Scientific info
Not law but should be use
Baby friendly 10 steps - (ANSWER)-Written policy
-Proper training
-Proper education
-Initiation w/in 1 hr
-Maintain lactation even if separated
, PCE CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELOR EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
-Breastmilk only unless medically required
-Rooming in
-Cue feeding, 8-12x
-No artificial teats
-Support groups
Where is milk produced? - (ANSWER)Alveoli
How is milk ejected into ducts from alveoli? aka let down - (ANSWER)Myoepitheal cells encase the
aveoli, contract in response to oxytocin. In response to sucking oxytocin increases
Different stages of breast development - (ANSWER)- embryogenesis: Mammary gland while embryo
- Mammogenesis: @ puberty, estrogen influences growth of ducts and buds
-Lactogensesis 1: Fullness and tenderness while pregnant. Ducts stimulated.
Lactogenesis 2: Secretory activation when placenta out. D/t increase of prolactin when progestrone
decreases.
Lactogenesis 3: Milk removal= production. Infant sucking= oxytocin= let down.
How long after cessation of breast feeding does milk production stop? - (ANSWER)40 days
What happens to estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy and birth? - (ANSWER)Increase during
pregnancy, decreases after birth. Helps development of lobes.
Signs of letdown? - (ANSWER)Tingling, warmth, fullness, dripping, contractions
Tail of spence: What is it, symptoms, how to treat - (ANSWER)Mammary gland tissue that extends to
axillary area, connected to milk ducts. = Swollen armpits and mastitis.
Treatment: Cold compress, tylenon or motrin
