Class Syllabus: Breastfeeding Your Baby
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Breastfeeding is the most natural and healthy way to feed your child, but parents often need some support and education. This class is intended as a general guide and overview. Being informed creates self confidence and helps you make important choices for your family. This course gives you the information, research, support and tools to help create a healthy and happy breastfeeding relationship.
This class is appropriate for:
and anyone that deals with nursing moms and babies (teachers, neighbors, nannies, etc.).
Course Requirements
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To complete this course
-read and understand the assigned text
-practice the assignments directed in the lessons
-present information electronically in class and read the communications of others
-use the computer to complete quizzes, gather information, and complete assignments
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Course Objectives
- introduction to the basics of breastfeeding
- physiology of breastfeeding
- recognizing the benefits of breastfeeding,
- understanding the range of holds for feeding
- understanding how to pump, store and save breast milk.
- be aware of problems and issues and know how to get help
Required Reading
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International
RECOMMENDED (not required)
American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding
by Joan Younger Meek, M.D.
Birth and Breastfeeding: Rediscovering the Needs of Women During Pregnancy and Childbirth - Page 1 by Michel Odent - 2007
Grading Policy
All grades are based upon assignments, tests, and class participation
Disclaimer
The materials provided in this education class are for informational purposes and are not intended to replace medical advice or become a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional.
Students should review the information carefully with their professional health care provider if questions or problems arise.
The instructor is not responsible for the content of any off site pages or publications referenced online.
We encourage direct reporting to the course instructor when errors, omissions and complaints occur.
All rights reserved. Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the contents in any form without the prior written permission of Dr. Chasse is prohibited.
Jill Chasse will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising therefrom.
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