Lactation Counselor Training Course
Promotion - correct answer-Focuses on advantages of BF on a personal, community, state
global level.
Protection - correct answer-Focuses on governmental, manufacturer and social
responsibility to assure breastfeeding's ability to compete with commercial interests.
Support - correct answer-Focuses on the interaction of helpers with family, as well as
program development and implementation.
What is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)? - correct answer-A nationally recognized
designation awarded by the Academy of Lactation Policy & Practice (ALPP) to those who
successfully complete the course competencies including verification exercises to qualify for
the exam.
Why is breastfeeding so difficult that mother's need help? - correct answer-1) Unrealistic
Expectations
2) Asking for formula due to lack of preparation for what the newborn period will be like
3) Mothers problem's at 3-7 days posed the greatest risk for stopping breast feeding.
4) Lack of interventions. Fastest drop off rate occurs in the first 10 days after discharge.
5) Misunderstandings of why mothers stop BF
6) Mother perceives not enough milk
7) Baby won't latch
8) Breast Pain/Soreness
9) Work/School
CDC - correct answer-Collecting comprehensive infant feeding statistics.
Pituitary Gland - correct answer-Releases hormones which travel to the breast through the
bloodstream.
Promotion - correct answer-Focuses on advantages of BF on a personal, community, state
global level.
Protection - correct answer-Focuses on governmental, manufacturer and social
responsibility to assure breastfeeding's ability to compete with commercial interests.
Support - correct answer-Focuses on the interaction of helpers with family, as well as
program development and implementation.
What is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)? - correct answer-A nationally recognized
designation awarded by the Academy of Lactation Policy & Practice (ALPP) to those who
successfully complete the course competencies including verification exercises to qualify for
the exam.
Why is breastfeeding so difficult that mother's need help? - correct answer-1) Unrealistic
Expectations
2) Asking for formula due to lack of preparation for what the newborn period will be like
3) Mothers problem's at 3-7 days posed the greatest risk for stopping breast feeding.
4) Lack of interventions. Fastest drop off rate occurs in the first 10 days after discharge.
5) Misunderstandings of why mothers stop BF
6) Mother perceives not enough milk
7) Baby won't latch
8) Breast Pain/Soreness
9) Work/School
CDC - correct answer-Collecting comprehensive infant feeding statistics.
Pituitary Gland - correct answer-Releases hormones which travel to the breast through the
bloodstream.
