Lactation Counselor Training Course
Exam/7 Questions & Answers
Promotion - -Focuses on advantages of BF on a personal, community, state
global level.
-Protection - -Focuses on governmental, manufacturer and social
responsibility to assure breastfeeding's ability to compete with commercial
interests.
-Support - -Focuses on the interaction of helpers with family, as well as
program development and implementation.
-What is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)? - -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? - -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
-Pituitary Gland - -Releases hormones which travel to the breast through
the bloodstream.
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