Description
UNICEF and the WHO advocate initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth and frequently thereafter. Scientific studies exploring the early hours and days post birth identify that onset of secretory activation may differ in women with risk factors.
In this course, you will learn about risk factors that impact lactation outcomes in at-risk women and infants. The second module further translates the evidence into the clinical setting to optimise exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge and beyond.
Objectives
Module 1
- Describe the principles of secretory activation (lactogenesis II).
- Define what delayed onset of lactation (DOL) is and its potential effects on lactation outcomes. Identify and describe prenatal risk factors for sub-optimal lactation outcomes.
- Comprehend how different types of birth can affect lactation in the first few days.
- Identify and describe infant related risk factors for lactation outcomes.
Module 2 Translating evidence to foster successful lactation outcomes for mother and infant
- Identify potential risk factors during pregnancy and birth,
- Integrate identified risk factors into standard antenatal and postnatal care plans
- Implement timely lactation interventions to enable all at-risk women to achieve their lactation goals.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Starting things right: Fostering successful lactation practices for at-risk women and infants- Accredited
Learning credits
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