ALPP CLC Exam Study Guide | Certified Lactation Counselor Questions & Answers

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,benefits of breastfeeding for mother


Prevents myocardial infarction and aspects of metabolic syndrome
Decreases risk of HTN, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, CVD, endometrial and
ovarian cancer


WHO & UNICEF: Three strategies to increase breastfeeding


Promotion
Protection
Support

,The Original Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding: Step 1


Have a written breast-feeding policy that is routinely communicated to all
healthcare staff


The Original Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding: Step 2


Train all healthcare stuff in the skills necessary to implement this policy


The Original Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding: Step 3


Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of
breast-feeding

, The Original Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding: Step 5


Show mothers how to breast-feed and how to maintain lactation, even if
they should be separated from their infants


The Original Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding: Step 6


Give newborn infants, no food or drink other than breast, milk, unless
medically indicated


The Original Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding: Step 7


Practice rooming in-allow mothers, an infants to remain together 24
hours a day