age 1 of 122
CLC CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
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Weight loss of more than 7% from birth weight is not a concern
after day 5. .......Answer.........Weight loss of more than 7% from
birth weight indicates possible breastfeeding problems.
When undernourished mothers were supplemented with extra
energy in their diet, they:
Had babies that gained weight slightly better
Produced more nutritious milk
Had babies that gained weight significantly better
,age 2 of 122
Responded to their infants more appropriately
.......Answer.........Responded to their infants more appropriately
Harmful bacteria have difficulty growing in the breastfed
infants' gut because the composition of breastmilk:
Raises the pH of the gut to a basic level
Provides too much iron for harmful bacteria to grow
Fosters the growth of good bacteria that crowd out other
organisms
A staff member is fond of telling mothers how expensive it is to
formula feed infants and how inexpensive it is to breastfeed.
What is she doing when she talks to mothers on this topic?
,age 3 of 122
Prolonging breastfeeding Promoting breastfeeding Protecting
breastfeeding Supporting breastfeeding
.......Answer.........Promoting breastfeeding
Who currently collects the most comprehensive breastfeeding
statistics in the United States?
The United States Breastfeeding Committee Ross Laboratories
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) The US Department of
Agriculture (WIC) .......Answer.........CDC
Which of the following statements about prolactin is TRUE?
Prolactin is a great laxative. Prolactin causes milk to be
released.
Prolactin causes milk to be made. Prolactin is produced in the
renal gland. .......Answer.........Prolactin causes milk to be made.
, age 4 of 122
Which of the following mechanisms cause oxytocin to be
released? Complete delivery of the placenta Elevated levels of
gastrointestinal hormones
Frequent feeding and milk removal Nipple stretching with
appropriate latch-on .......Answer.........Nipple stretching with
appropriate latch-on
Lactogenesis III requires which of the following to succeed?
Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation.
Adequate rest and alternating starting breast at each feed.
Adequate protein and carbohydrates for the mother. Adequate
maternal hydration and lack of maternal stress.
.......Answer.........Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation.
CLC CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <LATEST VERSION>
Weight loss of more than 7% from birth weight is not a concern
after day 5. .......Answer.........Weight loss of more than 7% from
birth weight indicates possible breastfeeding problems.
When undernourished mothers were supplemented with extra
energy in their diet, they:
Had babies that gained weight slightly better
Produced more nutritious milk
Had babies that gained weight significantly better
,age 2 of 122
Responded to their infants more appropriately
.......Answer.........Responded to their infants more appropriately
Harmful bacteria have difficulty growing in the breastfed
infants' gut because the composition of breastmilk:
Raises the pH of the gut to a basic level
Provides too much iron for harmful bacteria to grow
Fosters the growth of good bacteria that crowd out other
organisms
A staff member is fond of telling mothers how expensive it is to
formula feed infants and how inexpensive it is to breastfeed.
What is she doing when she talks to mothers on this topic?
,age 3 of 122
Prolonging breastfeeding Promoting breastfeeding Protecting
breastfeeding Supporting breastfeeding
.......Answer.........Promoting breastfeeding
Who currently collects the most comprehensive breastfeeding
statistics in the United States?
The United States Breastfeeding Committee Ross Laboratories
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) The US Department of
Agriculture (WIC) .......Answer.........CDC
Which of the following statements about prolactin is TRUE?
Prolactin is a great laxative. Prolactin causes milk to be
released.
Prolactin causes milk to be made. Prolactin is produced in the
renal gland. .......Answer.........Prolactin causes milk to be made.
, age 4 of 122
Which of the following mechanisms cause oxytocin to be
released? Complete delivery of the placenta Elevated levels of
gastrointestinal hormones
Frequent feeding and milk removal Nipple stretching with
appropriate latch-on .......Answer.........Nipple stretching with
appropriate latch-on
Lactogenesis III requires which of the following to succeed?
Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation.
Adequate rest and alternating starting breast at each feed.
Adequate protein and carbohydrates for the mother. Adequate
maternal hydration and lack of maternal stress.
.......Answer.........Frequent milk removal and nipple stimulation.
