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Bachelor of Midwifery

Breastfeeding and Human Lactation

MID3509
Two hours English

Breastfeeding and Human Lactation

Breastfeeding and Human Lactation
1 • Anatomy of the Breast and Physiology of Lactation
2 • The Biological Specificity of Breastmilk
3 • Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mother and Newborn Infant
4 • Antenatal preparation for Breastfeeding (Breastfeeding Initiation) • Impact of Birth Practices
5 • Postnatal Practices to Support Breastfeeding: Family Roles and Partner’s Support
6 • Barriers to Breastfeeding Practices : Maternal and Neonatal Factors Including Nipple Conditions
7 • Maternal Nutrition and breastfeeding.
8 • Milk Supply Challenges • Challenges to feeding and alternative methods for breastfeeding
9 • Medical Indications for Supplementary Feeding
10 • Breastfeeding and Maternal medication • Discharge Preparation
11 • The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and World Health Assembly (WHA)
12 • Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding ” for Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
13 • Facility Practices: Implementing the Ten steps
14 • Transition Complementary Feeding (Weaning)
15 • Ethical and Cultural Considerations in Breastfeeding and Breast Milk Donation (Legal and Ethical Issues of Breastfeeding)
1.1 Mapped to: K1;K2;K3

Understand the anatomy of the breast, physiology of lactation, concepts and strategies related to breastfeeding and human lactation.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive lectures
Assessment Methods • Midterm Written Exam / • Final Written Exam
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Discuss the abnormal conditions of breast feeding for both mothers and newborn infants to identify the appropriate midwifery management.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive lectures
Assessment Methods • Midterm Written Exam / • Final Written Exam
1.4 Mapped to: K1

Recognize the indications and contraindications of medications and drugs during lactation.

Teaching Strategy • Interactive lectures
Assessment Methods • Midterm Written Exam / • Final Written Exam
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Integrate the evidence based practice in understanding the impact of breastfeeding on maternal and infant health outcomes.

Teaching Strategy • Problem based learning
Assessment Methods • Students’ Activity (2)
2.2 Mapped to: S3

Recognize the skills for counselling and managing breastfeeding challenges to maintain exclusive breastfeeding.

Teaching Strategy • Case based learning
Assessment Methods • Students’ Activity (1)
2.3 Mapped to: S6

Analyze current and evolving technologies of lactation aids and devices to support breastfeeding.

Teaching Strategy • Case based learning
Assessment Methods • Student’s Activity (2)
3.1 Mapped to: V1;V2

Demonstrate professionalism, ethical, medico-legal principles, and continuous commitment to ongoing learning to enhance the quality of women-centered care.

Teaching Strategy • Group discussion / • Case-based learning
Assessment Methods • Students Activity (1) / • Students Activity (2)
Assessment
Weight
Student Activity (1)
15%
Mid-term Exam
20%
Students’ Activity (2)
25%
Final Written Exam
40%
Total
100%