Breast Feeding Trainer Course (3cr)

Objective

The students are able to independently plan, implement and evaluate breastfeeding guidance / dietary counselling for pregnant families and families with infants. Empowerment, a positive attitude to breastfeeding and family health promotion are emphasized in their activities. The students understand the significance of the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding as part of the holistic wellbeing of women, families with infants, and communities. They have the professional skills needed to commit themselves on and promote breastfeeding and related issues at societal/group/individual level.

Content

The history and present position of breastfeeding
New dietary recommendations for infants
Breastfeeding from a medical point of view
Breastfeeding, couple relationship and sexuality
The physiology of lactation
Strengthening the mother’s self-confidence
Special situations of breastfeeding
Baby-friendliness in work communities and society
Promoting baby-friendliness

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students demonstrate through the items of assessment that they have achieved the set learning outcomes.