Breastfeeding mom and baby
Course

Breastfeeding Overview

Self-paced
10.5 credits

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Description

This training focuses on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact and the best practices for initiating breastfeeding immediately after birth. It covers recommended positions for early breastfeeding, the importance of recognizing feeding cues, and strategies for ensuring newborn feeding success.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to healthcare professionals, lactation consultants, new parents, and caregivers seeking to promote effective breastfeeding practices and support early infant care.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the role of skin-to-skin contact in encouraging breastfeeding and regulating the infant's body functions.
  2. Identify the laid-back or biologic nursing position as the recommended posture for early breastfeeding.
  3. Recognize the importance of initiating breastfeeding within the first hour after birth.
  4. Respond appropriately to early feeding cues and support sleepy infants to meet feeding goals.

 

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