Lactation Consult Exam Study Guide.
Promotion - AnswerFocuses on advantages of Breastfeeding on a person, community, state, or
global level. Examples: On the community, the public, family law, mother in prison.
Protection - AnswerFocuses on governmental. manufacturer, and social commercial inter...
Promotion - Answer✔Focuses on advantages of Breastfeeding on a person, community, state, or
global level. Examples: On the community, the public, family law, mother in prison.
Protection - Answer✔Focuses on governmental. manufacturer, and social commercial interest
such as Nestle company(formula maker).
International code of Marketing of Breast milk substitutes - Answer✔Addresses improper
marketing practices. It prohibits the distribution of free formula ( including discharge packages)
Support - Answer✔Focuses on the interaction of helpers with family as well as program
development and implementation.
Evidence based teaching highest level - Answer✔Meta analysis and systemic reviews (Cochrane
collaboration.
Certified lactation Counselor - Answer✔Nationally recognized designation awarded by the
academy pf lactation policy & practice (ALPP) to those who successfully complete the course
competencies including verification exercises to qualify for the exam.
American National standards institute (ANSI) - Answer✔Well recognized within the industry as
enforcing the highest standards in personnel certification accreditation.
Why is breastfeeding so difficult that mothers need help? - Answer✔Unrealistic expectation
Why do breastfeeding women supplement with formula without medical reason or request in the
early postpartum? - Answer✔Lack of preparation for what the newborn period would be like .
How many days after hospital discharge is the fastest drop off from breastfeeding? -
Answer✔First 10 days
What are the most common reasons why mothers stop breast feeding? - Answer✔not enough
milk, baby won's latch, breast pain/ soreness, and work/ school.
How many days after delivery is the greatest risk for stopping BF? - Answer✔3-7days
Why did BF go up in the 1990s? - Answer✔WIC programs were created
Who collects comprehensive infant feeding statistics? - Answer✔CDC
What are the milk making cells with receptors? - Answer✔Glandular, lactocyte, or alveolar cells.
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