CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR (CLC) WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR (CLC)
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


What are the physical benefits of breastfeeding to
the lactating parent? - answer-Lower risk of breast
cancer, lower risk of ovarian cancer, reduced risk
of Type 2 diabetes, reduced risk of cardiovascular
disease


What duration of breastfeeding is associated with
significantly reduced incidence of acute otits
media (AOM)? A) Any breastfeeding B) Up to 3
mos C) More than 4-6 months - answer-C) More
than 4-6 months


Breastfeeding lowers the risk for the incidence of
dental caries compared to children fed nonhuman
milk from a bottle. True of False? - answer-True

, Does breastfeeding lower the risk of NEC in
preterm infants? - answer-Yes


Is there a difference in the protective effect against
SIDS between babies that are exclusively breastfed
vs. non-exclusively? - answer-Yes, babies that are
exclusively breastfed have a stronger protective
effect against SIDS


Does breastfeeding lower the risk for the
incidence of malocclusion (misalignment of
teeth)? - answer-Yes


True of False. Lactational amenorrhea, or the
delay in return of menses after birth, is not
associated with exclusive breastfeeding. - answer-
False


What are the 3 main steps of Evidence-Based
Practice (EBP)? - answer-Best available clinical