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Breast Feeding Trainig Course (2cr)

Course unit code: SZZL3060

General information


Credits
2 cr
Teaching language
Finnish

Objective

The student is 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 his/her activities. The student understands the significance of the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding as part of the holistic wellbeing of women, families with infants, and communities. S/he has the professional skills needed to commit him/herself 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
*Me as a breastfeeding counsellor
*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 student demonstrates through the items of assessment that they have achieved the set learning objectives.

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