IBCLC Certification Exam Trivia 3

Question 1

Approximately how many IBCLCs are currently certified worldwide?

Accepted Answer

About 34,000

Answer

There are approximately 34,000 active IBCLCs worldwide.

Question 2

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative was launched by WHO and UNICEF in which year?

Accepted Answer

1991

Answer

BFHI was launched in 1991 to encourage hospitals to implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.

Question 3

Human breast milk contains approximately how many different identified components?

Accepted Answer

Over 1,000

Answer

Researchers have identified over 1,000 distinct components in human breast milk.

Question 4

Which ancient civilization is known for employing wet nurses as a formalized profession?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, with written contracts dating back to approximately 2000 BCE

Answer

Wet nursing was formalized in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia with the Code of Hammurabi containing specific regulations.

Question 5

The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) was founded in which year?

Accepted Answer

1985

Answer

ILCA was founded in 1985, the same year as the first IBCLC exam.

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