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Breastfeeding Basics: A Guide for New Moms

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3-4 hours
Free

Course Content

Breastfeeding made easy: Learn essential skills to nurture your little one with confidence in this free online course. This course offers valuable insights into breastfeeding, providing guidance for parents, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking to understand its role in early development. From practical techniques to fostering a positive experience, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to support successful breastfeeding. Whether you're preparing for parenthood or simply curious, this course empowers you to make informed and confident choices.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID195351
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration3-4 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Describe the anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding, including how milk is produced and the different types of milk
• Discuss proper latching techniques, positioning strategies, and feeding cues
• Identify and troubleshoot common breastfeeding issues, such as sore nipples, low milk supply, and engorgement
• Recognize factors that influence milk production and learn strategies to enhance and maintain a healthy milk supply
• Explain techniques for safely pumping, storing, and handling breast milk
• Discuss the emotional and psychological factors related to breastfeeding and identify resources for support
• Create a personalized breastfeeding plan that considers the baby’s needs, feeding cues, and maternal comfort
• Analyze the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby, including nutritional, emotional, and health advantages
Course Code7575

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