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IBCLC Final Study Guide is the ultimate resource for aspiring lactation consultants preparing for the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant exam. This comprehensive guide covers all essential lactation consultant certification topics, offering targeted IBCLC exam prep, practical test‑taking strategies, and clear explanations to help you master complex concepts. Designed for efficient IBCLC test preparation, it includes review checklists, study tips, and focused practice to boost your confidence before exam day. Whether you’re doing a last‑minute IBCLC final exam review or building your study plan, this guide makes learning organized, effective, and stress‑free — so you can walk into the exam ready to succeed.

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IBCLC Final Exam Study Guide.

1. 6. % of calories in breastmilk from fat


7. % of calories in breastmilk from protein


8. Αlphalactalbu- min



2. % of
breastmilk 9. Aspirin
that is
carbohy-
drates

3. % of
breastmilk
that is fat


4. % of
breastmilk
that is
protein




5. % of calories
in breastmilk
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carbohydrate
s

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Approximately 7% Human Lactation, page 69. Approximately 50%

Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 124.
Approximately 4%
Approximately 10%
Hale and
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant
Hartman, 2007. Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.

Textbook of A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists in processing lactose.

Human Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 863.
Lactation, page

50.

Approximately

.8 - 1 %

Mannel, Martens & Walker,
2008. Core Curriculum for
Lactation Consultant
Practice (2nd ed.), page
272.

Approximately 40%

Hale and

Hartman, 2007.

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Salicylate analgesic, L3. Use associated with Reye's Syndrome in infants.

Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 87.

10. β lactaglobin Major protein in bovine milk.

Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 40.

11. Bactrim/Septra Sulfonamide antibiotic, L3. The mixture of trimethoprim and
sulfamethoxazole. No concerns reported via breastmilk in term healthy
infants. Use with caution in preterm or jaundiced infants.

Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page

12. Central 249. Breast reduction surgical technique. Intended to keep
pedicle
technique ducts intact.

Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant
Practice (2nd ed.), page 654.
13. CMV Cy-
-Type of herpes virus found in human milk, genital tract, urine, and
tomegalovir
us pharynx. Transmitted by close contact. Avoid pumping or breastfeeding in
premature infants if mom has acute infection.

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Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 204.

14. Comfrey An herbal poultice, L5. Is not considered safe due to alkaloids found in
breastmilk after use.

Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 259.

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