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Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

Approx. 5 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals and families with practical information and skills to support successful breastfeeding.

Key Learning Points

Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby
Understand the physiology of lactation and how to manage common breastfeeding challenges
Gain knowledge on how to support mothers and families in their breastfeeding journey

Learning Outcomes

Understand the importance of breastfeeding for both mother and baby
Gain knowledge on lactation physiology and common breastfeeding challenges
Develop skills to support mothers and families in their breastfeeding journey

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology
Access to internet and computer or mobile device

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments
Peer-reviewed assessments

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Description

Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding was designed for new mothers and the people who support them. This engaging, one-week learning experience, provides participants with everything they need to know to more successfully establish breastfeeding – or support a new mother who has decided to breastfeed. We created the course because we recognize that there is a very small window in which successful, exclusive breastfeeding can be established, and that many new mothers are mastering this skill during a busy and sometimes stressful time. Brought to life by beautiful illustrations and interviews with international mothers, we hope to reach the broadest spectrum of mothers, helping them understand the current recommendations, challenges, benefits and practical considerations around breastfeeding - while simultaneously inspiring them to consider breastfeeding as the first choice for feeding their babies.

And now for the legal stuff... Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability THE INFORMATION IN THIS COURSE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION, OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. DIGITAL MEDIC AND STANFORD MEDICINE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY TYPE OF LOSS OR INJURY, OR ANY DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM USE OF THIS COURSE. This course is not a substitute for the advice, diagnosis or treatment by an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other health care provider. Copyright 2018 Stanford University. The course videos must be used according to the term of our Creative Commons License available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/: free distribution with attribution, no commercial use, no derivatives.

Outline

100% Breastfed: A Short Course on Breastfeeding
Course Introduction
How Does Breastfeeding Work?
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Challenges New Mothers Face
The Recommendations
How to Establish a Good Latch
What Happened to the Practice of Breastfeeding?
Unsafe Feeding Practices
Tips for Working Mothers
When It's Not Possible to Breastfeed
Test Survey
How Breastfeeding Works Practice Quiz
Benefits & Challenges Practice Quiz
Recommendations Practice Quiz
What Happened to Breastfeeding Practice Quiz
Practical Tips Practice Quiz
Final Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Looking for a comprehensive course on breastfeeding? Check out Coursera's Breastfeeding course! Students have praised the course for its informative content, engaging lectures, and helpful resources. Many users have found the course to be a great resource for new parents, with a focus on practical tips and techniques. Overall, the course has received positive reviews, with users finding it to be a valuable and informative resource for anyone interested in breastfeeding.