Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Study (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026]

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Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Study (NEW UPDATED VERSION)
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026]




AAP - CORRECT ANSWER American Academy of Pediatrics



QUESTION : ABM - CORRECT ANSWER Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine



QUESTION : AGA - CORRECT ANSWER Appropriate for gestational age.



QUESTION : Alveoli - CORRECT ANSWER Small glands in the breast that produce
breast milk.



QUESTION : Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER The absence of menstruation.



QUESTION : Aysemmetric latch - CORRECT ANSWER Optimal attachment to the
breast, where the babies lips are not centered in relationship to the areola, but rather vertically
off centered, with the babies chin and lower lip closer to the edge of the areola and the babies
upper lip.



QUESTION : Atopy - CORRECT ANSWER And allergy for which there is a genetic
predisposition, such as asthma, eczema, or rhinitis.



QUESTION : (BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - CORRECT ANSWER The
UNICEF baby friendly hospital initiative, an international program recognizing hospitals and birth
centers that implement the 10 steps to successful breastfeeding.



QUESTION : Bilirubin - CORRECT ANSWER The byproduct of the breakdown of the
hemoglobin portion of red blood cells.



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QUESTION : Bilirubin Encephalopathy - CORRECT ANSWER Damage to the brain
and central nervous system related to hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also known as
"Kernicterus."



QUESTION : Milk Bleb - CORRECT ANSWER A firm, small, white spot near the nipple
pore opening containing accumulated milk solids. Also referred to as a milk blister.



QUESTION : Block Feeding - CORRECT ANSWER A pattern 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 production.
Then she offers the other breast for another block of time.



QUESTION : Blocked Duct - CORRECT ANSWER A condition 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.



QUESTION : Brachial Plexus Injury - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased movement or
sensation 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.



QUESTION : Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm
in an infant.



QUESTION : Breast Abscess - CORRECT ANSWER An area in the breast that feels
hot and painful and is full of fluid. Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis.



QUESTION : Breast Compression - CORRECT ANSWER 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."



QUESTION : Breastmilk Jaundice - CORRECT ANSWER Jaundice occurring in the
breast fed infant after 10-14 days of life. The cause of breastmilk jaundice is unknown and the
incident is less than 1%.




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QUESTION : Brucellosis - CORRECT ANSWER Bacterial infection from contact with
animals carrying the Brucella bacteria. Infection causes an undulating fever that spikes in
waves.



QUESTION : Candida - CORRECT ANSWER A family of parasitic fungi occurring
especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract. They are usually benign but can become
pathogenic and include the caustive agent (candida albicans) of thrush.



QUESTION : Caput Succedaneum - CORRECT ANSWER Swelling of the soft tissues
of a newborn baby's scalp that develops as a baby travels through the birth canal.



QUESTION : CDC - CORRECT ANSWER Centers for Disease Control and Prevention



QUESTION : Cephalohematoma - CORRECT ANSWER A lump that rises on the head
of a newborn with an hours of birth due to bleeding beneath the bones of the skull.



QUESTION : Chorioamniotis - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the fetal
membrane due to infection.



QUESTION : Cleft Lip and/or Palate - CORRECT ANSWER A congenital birth defect
causing a division or opening in the roof of the mouth and/or split in the lip.



QUESTION : Cyanosis - CORRECT ANSWER A bluish discoloration of the skin and
mucous membranes.



QUESTION : Colostrum - CORRECT ANSWER The first milk, produced in the breast
by the seventh month of pregnancy. It is thick, sticky, and clear to yellowish in color; is high in
protein and vitamin A; causes a laxative effect, thus, helping the baby to pass meconium stools.
Immunoglobulins (mostly IgA) In colostrum provide an anti-infection protection to the baby and
their gut microbiome.



QUESTION : Contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER A condition or factor that makes
something in advisable.


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