CBS Community Resources & Advocacy Flashcards

The National Breastfeeding Helpline in the US (1-800-994-9662) is administered by which agency?

Answer: Office on Women's Health (OWH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Office on Women's Health operates the National Breastfeeding Helpline, providing free telephone support and referrals to breastfeeding families.

A CBS completing a community needs assessment for breastfeeding support would best measure community breastfeeding rates using data from which national source?

Answer: CDC National Immunization Survey (NIS) breastfeeding data

The CDC's National Immunization Survey collects annual state- and national-level breastfeeding initiation and duration data, making it the standard reference for population-level rates.

Which statement best describes the role of a CBS compared to an IBCLC when providing community support?

Answer: A CBS provides foundational breastfeeding education and support, referring complex clinical cases to IBCLCs

The CBS credential prepares specialists for supportive and educational roles, while the IBCLC is trained to manage clinical and complex lactation problems, making referral pathways essential.

Social media breastfeeding support groups can be a valuable community resource, but a CBS should caution mothers that they:

Answer: May contain misinformation and should not replace professional guidance for clinical concerns

Peer online communities provide social support but are unmoderated for clinical accuracy, and mothers with complications should always consult qualified professionals.

Culturally competent breastfeeding support means a CBS should:

Answer: Recognize and respect cultural beliefs and practices that influence feeding decisions, adapting support accordingly

Cultural competence requires understanding how cultural norms, family influences, and health beliefs affect breastfeeding decisions and tailoring support to respect those values.

Which program specifically provides WIC participants with enhanced breastfeeding support packages (longer food package duration) to incentivize exclusive breastfeeding?

Answer: The WIC Breastfeeding Fully Program (fully breastfeeding food package)

WIC provides the fully breastfeeding food package—larger and of longer duration than the partial or formula packages—to mothers who exclusively breastfeed, incentivizing breastfeeding continuation.