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Curriculum subject

Breastfeeding

Subject
Subject code 7ÄK17/BF
Subject name Breastfeeding
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2017 Ä
Study year 5
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Aim
Acquire the knowledge and skills of mother - child bonding and breastfeeding.
Study outcome
1. 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.
Current rounds
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