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Breastfeeding and Early Interaction

Subject
Subject code VABF13
Subject name Breastfeeding and Early Interaction
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2012 Ä
Study year 3
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Optional
Academicians
Ada Vahtrik
Study outcome
Describes the benefits from neonatal early breastfeeding, the importance of breastfeeding for a mother and her child, and breastfeeding related to mother`s nutrition principles.
2. Describes the correct suction technique of a newborn baby and demonstrates the correct breastfeeding positions applying the principles of teaching and counselling.
3. Describes the breastfeeding problems and teaches women how to cope with the breastfeeding problems and with a handicapped child.
4. Describes the principles for starting age-appropriate complementary feeding.
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