Cer fied Lacta on Counselor (CLC) Study 2026
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AAP
American Academy of Pediatrics
ABM
Academy of Breas eeding Medicine
AGA
Appropriate for gesta onal age.
Alveoli
Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
Amenorrhea
The absence of menstrua on.
Aysemmetric latch
Op mal a"achment to the breast, where the babies lips are not centered in rela onship to
the areola, but rather ver cally off centered, with the babies chin and lower lip closer to the
edge of the areola and the babies upper lip.
Atopy
And allergy for which there is a gene c predisposi on, such as asthma, eczema, or rhini s.
(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Ini a ve
The UNICEF baby friendly hospital ini a ve, an interna onal program recognizing hospitals
and birth centers that implement the 10 steps to successful breas eeding.
Bilirubin
The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin por on of red blood cells.
Bilirubin Encephalopathy
Damage to the brain and central nervous system related to hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice);
Also known as "Kernicterus."
Milk Bleb
,A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening containing accumulated milk solids.
Also referred to as a milk blister.
Block Feeding
A pa"ern of feeding: used to deal with an over-abundant milk supply. In block feeding, the
mother offers the baby only one breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate mild local
pressure to slow down milk produc on. Then she offers the other breast for another block
of me.
Blocked Duct
A condi on in which milk from one part of the breast does not flow well and forms a lump of
solidified milk that blocks the milk duct.
Brachial Plexus Injury
Decreased movement or sensa on in the arm caused by injury to the bundle of nerves
passing through the shoulder area. This may be caused during birth by pressure to the
shoulder area.
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant.
Breast Abscess
An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is full of fluid. Typically resul ng from
unresolved mas s.
Breast Compression
A hands-on method used during nursing or pumping to increase the flow of milk. The
mother gently sneezes, or compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk flow
stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called "alternate massage."
Breastmilk Jaundice
Jaundice occurring in the breast fed infant a=er 10-14 days of life. The cause of breastmilk
jaundice is unknown and the incident is less than 1%.
Brucellosis
Bacterial infec on from contact with animals carrying the Brucella bacteria. Infec on causes
an undula ng fever that spikes in waves.
Candida
, A family of parasi c fungi occurring especially in the mouth, vagina, and intes nal tract.
They are usually benign but can become pathogenic and include the caus ve agent (candida
albicans) of thrush.
Caput Succedaneum
Swelling of the so= ssues of a newborn baby's scalp that develops as a baby travels through
the birth canal.
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Preven on
Cephalohematoma
A lump that rises on the head of a newborn with an hours of birth due to bleeding beneath
the bones of the skull.
Chorioamnio s
Inflamma on of the fetal membrane due to infec on.
Cle= Lip and/or Palate
A congenital birth defect causing a division or opening in the roof of the mouth and/or split
in the lip.
Cyanosis
A bluish discolora on of the skin and mucous membranes.
Colostrum
The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month of pregnancy. It is thick, s cky,
and clear to yellowish in color; is high in protein and vitamin A; causes a laxa ve effect, thus,
helping the baby to pass meconium stools. Immunoglobulins (mostly IgA) In colostrum
provide an an -infec on protec on to the baby and their gut microbiome.
Contraindica on
A condi on or factor that makes something in advisable.
Craniofacial
Involving the head and skull.
Cooper's Ligaments
The triangular-shaped ligaments underlying the breasts.
Cytomegalovirus
guaranteed pass
AAP
American Academy of Pediatrics
ABM
Academy of Breas eeding Medicine
AGA
Appropriate for gesta onal age.
Alveoli
Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
Amenorrhea
The absence of menstrua on.
Aysemmetric latch
Op mal a"achment to the breast, where the babies lips are not centered in rela onship to
the areola, but rather ver cally off centered, with the babies chin and lower lip closer to the
edge of the areola and the babies upper lip.
Atopy
And allergy for which there is a gene c predisposi on, such as asthma, eczema, or rhini s.
(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Ini a ve
The UNICEF baby friendly hospital ini a ve, an interna onal program recognizing hospitals
and birth centers that implement the 10 steps to successful breas eeding.
Bilirubin
The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin por on of red blood cells.
Bilirubin Encephalopathy
Damage to the brain and central nervous system related to hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice);
Also known as "Kernicterus."
Milk Bleb
,A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening containing accumulated milk solids.
Also referred to as a milk blister.
Block Feeding
A pa"ern of feeding: used to deal with an over-abundant milk supply. In block feeding, the
mother offers the baby only one breast for one, two, or three feedings to generate mild local
pressure to slow down milk produc on. Then she offers the other breast for another block
of me.
Blocked Duct
A condi on in which milk from one part of the breast does not flow well and forms a lump of
solidified milk that blocks the milk duct.
Brachial Plexus Injury
Decreased movement or sensa on in the arm caused by injury to the bundle of nerves
passing through the shoulder area. This may be caused during birth by pressure to the
shoulder area.
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant.
Breast Abscess
An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is full of fluid. Typically resul ng from
unresolved mas s.
Breast Compression
A hands-on method used during nursing or pumping to increase the flow of milk. The
mother gently sneezes, or compresses gently, her breast. Typically used when milk flow
stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called "alternate massage."
Breastmilk Jaundice
Jaundice occurring in the breast fed infant a=er 10-14 days of life. The cause of breastmilk
jaundice is unknown and the incident is less than 1%.
Brucellosis
Bacterial infec on from contact with animals carrying the Brucella bacteria. Infec on causes
an undula ng fever that spikes in waves.
Candida
, A family of parasi c fungi occurring especially in the mouth, vagina, and intes nal tract.
They are usually benign but can become pathogenic and include the caus ve agent (candida
albicans) of thrush.
Caput Succedaneum
Swelling of the so= ssues of a newborn baby's scalp that develops as a baby travels through
the birth canal.
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Preven on
Cephalohematoma
A lump that rises on the head of a newborn with an hours of birth due to bleeding beneath
the bones of the skull.
Chorioamnio s
Inflamma on of the fetal membrane due to infec on.
Cle= Lip and/or Palate
A congenital birth defect causing a division or opening in the roof of the mouth and/or split
in the lip.
Cyanosis
A bluish discolora on of the skin and mucous membranes.
Colostrum
The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month of pregnancy. It is thick, s cky,
and clear to yellowish in color; is high in protein and vitamin A; causes a laxa ve effect, thus,
helping the baby to pass meconium stools. Immunoglobulins (mostly IgA) In colostrum
provide an an -infec on protec on to the baby and their gut microbiome.
Contraindica on
A condi on or factor that makes something in advisable.
Craniofacial
Involving the head and skull.
Cooper's Ligaments
The triangular-shaped ligaments underlying the breasts.
Cytomegalovirus
