Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Study
Guide.
AAP - answerAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
ABM - answerAcademy of Breastfeeding Medicine
AGA - answerAppropriate for gestational age.
Alveoli - answerSmall glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
Amenorrhea - answerThe absence of menstru...
Alveoli - answer✔Small glands in the breast that produce breast milk.
Amenorrhea - answer✔The absence of menstruation.
Aysemmetric latch - answer✔Optimal attachment to the breast, where the babies lips are not
centered in relationship to the areola, but rather vertically off centered, with the babies chin and
lower lip closer to the edge of the areola and the babies upper lip.
Atopy - answer✔And allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition, such as asthma, eczema,
or rhinitis.
(BFHI) Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative - answer✔The UNICEF baby friendly hospital
initiative, an international program recognizing hospitals and birth centers that implement the 10
steps to successful breastfeeding.
Bilirubin - answer✔The byproduct of the breakdown of the hemoglobin portion of red blood
cells.
Bilirubin Encephalopathy - answer✔Damage to the brain and central nervous system related to
hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice); Also known as "Kernicterus."
Milk Bleb - answer✔A firm, small, white spot near the nipple pore opening containing
accumulated milk solids. Also referred to as a milk blister.
Block Feeding - answer✔A pattern of feeding: used to deal with an over-abundant milk supply.
In block feeding, the mother offers the baby only one breast for one, two, or three feedings to
generate mild local pressure to slow down milk production. Then she offers the other breast for
another block of time.
Brachial Plexus Injury - answer✔Decreased movement or sensation in the arm caused by injury
to the bundle of nerves passing through the shoulder area. This may be caused during birth by
pressure to the shoulder area.
Bradycardia - answer✔Slow heart rate, less than 100 bpm in an infant.
Breast Abscess - answer✔An area in the breast that feels hot and painful and is full of fluid.
Typically resulting from unresolved mastitis.
Breast Compression - answer✔A hands-on method used during nursing or pumping to increase
the flow of milk. The mother gently sneezes, or compresses gently, her breast. Typically used
when milk flow stops or slows, to increase milk flow again. Also called "alternate massage."
Breastmilk Jaundice - answer✔Jaundice occurring in the breast fed infant after 10-14 days of
life. The cause of breastmilk jaundice is unknown and the incident is less than 1%.
Brucellosis - answer✔Bacterial infection from contact with animals carrying the Brucella
bacteria. Infection causes an undulating fever that spikes in waves.
Candida - answer✔A family of parasitic fungi occurring especially in the mouth, vagina, and
intestinal tract. They are usually benign but can become pathogenic and include the caustive
agent (candida albicans) of thrush.
Caput Succedaneum - answer✔Swelling of the soft tissues of a newborn baby's scalp that
develops as a baby travels through the birth canal.
CDC - answer✔Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cephalohematoma - answer✔A lump that rises on the head of a newborn with an hours of birth
due to bleeding beneath the bones of the skull.
Chorioamniotis - answer✔Inflammation of the fetal membrane due to infection.
Cleft Lip and/or Palate - answer✔A congenital birth defect causing a division or opening in the
roof of the mouth and/or split in the lip.
Cyanosis - answer✔A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.
Colostrum - answer✔The first milk, produced in the breast by the seventh month of pregnancy. It
is thick, sticky, and clear to yellowish in color; is high in protein and vitamin A; causes a laxative
effect, thus, helping the baby to pass meconium stools. Immunoglobulins (mostly IgA) In
colostrum provide an anti-infection protection to the baby and their gut microbiome.
Contraindication - answer✔A condition or factor that makes something in advisable.
Cooper's Ligaments - answer✔The triangular-shaped ligaments underlying the breasts.
Cytomegalovirus - answer✔A virus of the herpes family that is relatively harmless and adults but
can cause severe systemic infection in infants, particularly those born premature.
Dehydration Signs - answer✔Symptoms include, but are not limited to the following: Dry or
sticky mouth, low or no urine output, concentrated urine that appears dark yellow, non-
production of tears, sunken eyes, markedly sunken fontanelles in an infant, lethargic or coma
(severe).
Diabetes Mellitus - answer✔A group of diseases in which the body has difficulty managing
stable blood sugar.
Discordant Twins - answer✔Twin pairs with a marked difference in size at birth.
Discrepancy Breasts - answer✔A condition in which a woman's breast are markedly different in
size and/or shape. This is associated with potential milk supply problems. Also called
"asymmetric "breasts.
Down Syndrome - answer✔A congenital condition characterized by moderate to severe mental
retardation *[textbook definition]*. Also called trisomy 21.
Dyad - answer✔A group of two. In lactation terms, usually refers to a nursing mother and baby.
Duarte Galactosemia - answer✔A variant of galactosemia with generally milder complications.
EBF - answer✔Exclusively breastfed.
ELBW (Acronym) - answer✔Extremely low birth weight. An infant with a birth weight less than
<1,000 grams (2.2 pounds).
Failure to Thrive (FTT) - answer✔A serious condition in which baby's growth is inadequate and
requires medical evaluation.
Engorgement - answer✔Swelling in the breast that blocks milk flow; caused by inadequate or
infrequent milk removal the breast(s). Breasts will be hot to the touch, painful and will look tight
and shiny. With severe engorgement, milk production may stop. With inadequate drainage, clogs
and/or mastitis can occur.
Everted Nipple - answer✔A nipple that turns outward when stimulated.
Exclusive Breastmilk Feeding (EBMF) - answer✔A term used by The Joint Commission (2011)
to describe those babies who are receiving only human milk.
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