CLC Interactive Competency #2 Exam Practice Questions and Answers

CLC Interactive Competency #2 Exam Practice Questions and Answers How can sessions be mother-focused? - Ans:-discover mother's concern don't make sessions counselor-focused How can the approach during counseling be effective? - Ans:-Be clearly open to addressing mother's concerns How can confidence be supported during counseling sessions? - Ans:-Clearly use the interaction to build the mother's confidence Why is it beneficial for moms to see other moms breastfeeding? What does research say? - Ans:-1. The decision to initiate breastfeeding is influenced more by embodied knowledge than by gaining theoretical knowledge about its benefits 2. The decision doesn't come from prenatal education ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/15 3. Providers don't seem to adequately address family concerns about breastfeeding. Why do families choose not to breastfeed? - Ans:-1. Families think that formula feeding is "easier" 2. They may be more comfortable with the idea of formula feeding. Why would parents prefer formula feeding? - Ans:-1. Families think that formula feeding is "easier" 2. They may be more comfortable with the idea of formula feeding. So, it makes sense that breastfeeding is discouraged during pregnancy when we 1) make breastfeeding seem hard or "schoolish" or 2) focus on the advantages to the baby What are the two interventions for improving breastfeeding? - Ans:-1. Normalize Breastfeeding 2. Positive Experiences Through Knowledgeable Peers How can we normalize breastfeeding? - Ans:-Think about adult benefits due to lactation - knowledge of breast cancer risk reduction may influence breastfeeding practices Change "fewer ear infections for the baby" to "you may have fewer pediatric visits for ear infections" ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/15 Interact with people as though exclusive breastfeeding is the expected choice. "Women who decide not to breastfeed are not so much embracing this method of feeding (formula) as rejecting breastfeeding" How can we create positive experiences through knowleadgable peers? - Ans:-Confidence and empowerment increased with group based peer counseling; videos alone are ineffective Peer counselors provide support, information, and social l