Certified Lactation Course Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (Latest 2023 – 2024)
weaning - ANSWER--the addition of adding other foods to a diet, but
not completely stopping or ceasing breastfeeding
when did breastfeeding rates start to initially decline (i.e. in Britain),
particularly among the wealthy population? - ANSWER--16th-17th
century and through the 18th century
which month did women historically think was the most important to
breastfeed during? - ANSWER--the summer (due to food spoilage)
what three ingredients made up the first commercial formula? (early
1800's/19th century) - ANSWER---wheat flour
-cows milk
-sugar
what was, and still is today, one of the biggest reasons why mothers quit
breastfeeding? - ANSWER--mothers report not producing enough milk
when did bottle feeding become the "new norm", thus, causing
breastfeeding rates to continue to decline? - ANSWER--20th century
(particularly, mid 1900's) (1950's-1970's)
what is the WHO code? - ANSWER--an attempt to prevent excessive
marketing of ABM (artificial baby milk) and to bring awareness of
, Certified Lactation Course Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (Latest 2023 – 2024)
benefits of breastfeeding (although this code is not law in many
countries as it interferes with marketing & freedom)
*breastfeeding education to pubic is critical!*
what are some other breastfeeding barriers mothers have? - ANSWER---
sexual vs functional aspects of breasts
-women in the workplace
-"im not producing enough milk"
-lack of support from medical profession
where are the breasts specifically located on the body? - ANSWER---
between 2nd & 6th rib
-from sternum to mid axillary line
-only gland in not fully functioning at birth
*may contain hair, sweat, and oil glands
hypoplastic breasts - ANSWER---insufficient glandular tissues
-usually only extend from 3rd to 5th rib
-typically have more spacing between breasts (1.5 inches or more)
, Certified Lactation Course Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (Latest 2023 – 2024)
montgomery glands/tubercles - ANSWER--"small bumps" located
around areola that become more prominent (hypertrophy) during
pregnancy & are thought to secrete substance during pregnancy/lactation
& contain scent glands to help guide infant to nipple, while also helping
kill pathogens that try to enter the body
areola - ANSWER--vary in shape & color; usually circular; become
darker during pregnancy and do not return to pre-pregnancy color
nipple - ANSWER--contain smooth muscle fibers for erectness and
graspability; normally found at 4th intercostal space that typically
contain between 4-18 openings (9 on average) for milk to be expressed
through during lactation
nipple/areola complex - ANSWER--thought of as one entity; both
elongate up to 2-3 times resting length during breastfeeding;
areola = most sensitive part of breast
nipples = least sensitive
everted nipples - ANSWER--most common type of nipples; protrudes
slightly at rest & everts well with stimulation
flat nipples - ANSWER--soft, but pliable & graspable
Correct Answers (Latest 2023 – 2024)
weaning - ANSWER--the addition of adding other foods to a diet, but
not completely stopping or ceasing breastfeeding
when did breastfeeding rates start to initially decline (i.e. in Britain),
particularly among the wealthy population? - ANSWER--16th-17th
century and through the 18th century
which month did women historically think was the most important to
breastfeed during? - ANSWER--the summer (due to food spoilage)
what three ingredients made up the first commercial formula? (early
1800's/19th century) - ANSWER---wheat flour
-cows milk
-sugar
what was, and still is today, one of the biggest reasons why mothers quit
breastfeeding? - ANSWER--mothers report not producing enough milk
when did bottle feeding become the "new norm", thus, causing
breastfeeding rates to continue to decline? - ANSWER--20th century
(particularly, mid 1900's) (1950's-1970's)
what is the WHO code? - ANSWER--an attempt to prevent excessive
marketing of ABM (artificial baby milk) and to bring awareness of
, Certified Lactation Course Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (Latest 2023 – 2024)
benefits of breastfeeding (although this code is not law in many
countries as it interferes with marketing & freedom)
*breastfeeding education to pubic is critical!*
what are some other breastfeeding barriers mothers have? - ANSWER---
sexual vs functional aspects of breasts
-women in the workplace
-"im not producing enough milk"
-lack of support from medical profession
where are the breasts specifically located on the body? - ANSWER---
between 2nd & 6th rib
-from sternum to mid axillary line
-only gland in not fully functioning at birth
*may contain hair, sweat, and oil glands
hypoplastic breasts - ANSWER---insufficient glandular tissues
-usually only extend from 3rd to 5th rib
-typically have more spacing between breasts (1.5 inches or more)
, Certified Lactation Course Exam Questions and
Correct Answers (Latest 2023 – 2024)
montgomery glands/tubercles - ANSWER--"small bumps" located
around areola that become more prominent (hypertrophy) during
pregnancy & are thought to secrete substance during pregnancy/lactation
& contain scent glands to help guide infant to nipple, while also helping
kill pathogens that try to enter the body
areola - ANSWER--vary in shape & color; usually circular; become
darker during pregnancy and do not return to pre-pregnancy color
nipple - ANSWER--contain smooth muscle fibers for erectness and
graspability; normally found at 4th intercostal space that typically
contain between 4-18 openings (9 on average) for milk to be expressed
through during lactation
nipple/areola complex - ANSWER--thought of as one entity; both
elongate up to 2-3 times resting length during breastfeeding;
areola = most sensitive part of breast
nipples = least sensitive
everted nipples - ANSWER--most common type of nipples; protrudes
slightly at rest & everts well with stimulation
flat nipples - ANSWER--soft, but pliable & graspable
