Maintaining breastfeeding in the community
This course is intended for healthcare professionals involved in maternal and infant care, including midwives, nurses, pediatricians, general practitioners and other clinicians. It is also intended for mothers who expect to breastfeed or have started breastfeeding.
This course tackles the issues that women may face on their breastfeeding journey and provides input on how to deal with such issues. It suggests actions that support mothers’ informed choice to prolong breastfeeding in a positive environment.
Furthermore, it gives participants an active role in encouraging and facilitating breastfeeding through key communication skills.
A dedicated section focuses on breastfeeding at work, the importance of a supportive workspace, examples of successful initiatives and the commitment needed from employers to improve towards creating a breastfeeding-friendly environment.
Learning objectives:
- Determine key physical, psychological, and structural issues facing women regarding breastfeeding.
- Associate key factors contributing to a positive environment with encouraging and facilitating breastfeeding.
- Identify the characteristics of a breastfeeding-friendly workspace.
- Identify and assess key communication approaches to support breastfeeding.
Duration of the course: 1 hour