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Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

Instructors: Prof. Dr. Berthold Koletzko

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

63 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Ensuring adequate nutrition is essential for infants to reach their full potential, as early-life nutritional imbalances and deficiencies may result in detrimental and often irreversible adverse health consequences. "Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes" focuses on the important aspects of human milk composition, human lactation, breastfeeding practices, and the use of breastmilk substitutes. In addition to the theoretical and practical aspects of infant nutrition, we also provide the latest research findings and international recommendations in this field in order to improve the health of children around the world. Additionally, you will get a glimpse of various infant feeding experiences of parents from different parts of the world.

Module details

What's included

1 video1 reading

In this unit, we will focus on the anatomy and physiology of human lactation along with various health benefits that breastfeeding provides to both mothers and infants, and the myriad of components that make human milk such a unique nature masterpiece.

What's included

9 videos16 readings1 assignment

9 videosTotal 68 minutes

Unit 1 Introduction: Breastmilk Composition and Health Benefits4 minutes
The Infant's Breastmilk Shield11 minutes
Breastfeeding and Cognitive Development6 minutes
Mothers also Enjoy Benefits from Breastfeeding 7 minutes
Anatomy & Physiology of Breastfeeding6 minutes
Human Milk: Functional Food for Babies - Part I: Macronutrients 11 minutes
Human Milk: Functional Food For Babies - Part II: Micronutrients8 minutes
Human Milk: Functional Food for Babies - Part III: Bioactive Components10 minutes
The Perfect Match: How Lactation Adapts to the Infant’s Needs6 minutes

16 readingsTotal 88 minutes

Optional Further Readings10 minutes
Reference List1 minute
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1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Graded Quiz for Unit 115 minutes

In this unit, we will explore the practical aspects of breastfeeding. For example, how to achieve a proper position and latch, the various challenges that may arise, and the role of healthcare professionals in supporting a successful and comfortable breastfeeding journey for the family. Additionally, we will look at breastfeeding statistics worldwide, concluding that breastfeeding is not a one-woman job, but a collective effort that requires participation and support of the whole society.

What's included

7 videos12 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 69 minutes

Unit 2 Introduction: The Practice of Breastfeeding5 minutes
Breastfeeding Basics: Recommendations From a Lactation Consultant12 minutes
Breastfeeding Challenges11 minutes
Expressing and Storing Breastmilk10 minutes
Situations in which Breastfeeding is Put at Risk7 minutes
Feasibility of Breastfeeding with Maternal and Infant Diseases12 minutes
Breastfeeding Status Around the World12 minutes

12 readingsTotal 67 minutes

Optional Further Readings10 minutes
Reference List1 minute
Optional Further Readings10 minutes
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Optional Further Readings10 minutes
Reference Lists1 minute
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Optional Further Readings10 minutes
Reference List2 minutes
Optional Further Readings10 minutes
Reference List1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Graded Quizz for Unit 215 minutes

In this unit, we will discuss the criteria for choosing the right breastmilk substitute (BMS) required for the proper growth and development of infants who are fully or partially formula-fed. In addition, we will demonstrate the adequate procedure for the preparation of bottles and a correct bottle-feeding technique, which are also applicable for feeding breastmilk to an infant through a bottle. Towards the end, we will provide an overview of the regulations in place to prevent the inappropriate promotion of BMS, which may undermine breastfeeding.