Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives
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| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Breastfeeding: A Public Health Priority
- The Application of Breastfeeding Practices to the Socio-Ecological Model
- Breastfeeding Definitions
- Health Benefits for the Infant in Receiving Human Breast Milk
- Maternal Health Benefits in Breastfeeding
- When is Breastfeeding Contraindicated or Problematic?
Readings
- Get to know your Instructors!
- Course Syllabus
- Pre-Course Survey
- Knowledge Tests
- Weekly Practice Quizzes
- Educational Materials Assignment Overview
- Educational Materials Assignment: Part 1 - Topic and Medium
- Introduction to the Gallery Tool
- Providing Effective Feedback
Practice Exercise
- Knowledge Pre-Test
- Week One Quiz
Videos
- Individual Factor Related to Breastfeeding: Maternal Self-Efficacy
- Individual Factor Related to Breastfeeding: Maternal Knowledge and Skills
- Individual Factor Related to Breastfeeding: Beliefs, Values, and Misconceptions
- Breastfeeding or Lactation Challenges
- Interpersonal Factors Related to Breastfeeding: Social Norms and Support
- The Importance of Breastfeeding: Economic Effects
- The Importance of Breastfeeding: Environmental Effects
- Media Support for Breastfeeding
Practice Exercise
- Week Two Quiz
Videos
- Timely and Skilled Lactation Support for Health Care Professionals: Guidelines from Healthcare Professional Organizations
- Perceptions of Breastfeeding Support from Health Care Professionals
- What is a Clinical Lactation Expert?
- Community Health Workers
- Breastfeeding Support in the Hospital Setting
- Breastfeeding Support in Outpatient Settings
Readings
- Educational Materials Assignment: Part 2 - Draft Instructions
- Providing Effective Feedback
Practice Exercise
- Week Three Quiz
Videos
- Policies Related to Breastfeeding
- Surveillance Tools to Monitor Breastfeeding Practices: US and Global
- Special Topic: Donor Milk Banks
- Special Topic: Chestfeeding Considerations for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Plus People
- Special Topic: Support for Breastfeeding/Breast Milk in a Child Care Setting
Readings
- Educational Materials Assignment: Part 3 Final Draft Instructions
- Congratulations
- Post-Course Survey
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online
Practice Exercise
- Week Four Quiz
- Acknowledgement of Completion of Educational Materials Assignment
- Knowledge Post-Test