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Subject 'Breastfeeding'

Name in Estonian: Breastfeeding

Year:   2020/2021    2021/2022    

State code7KÄ20/BF
Study languageEnglish
ChairChair of Midwifery
Credit points 5 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive

Aim

Acquire the knowledge and skills of mother - child bonding, feeding methods 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.

Is taught in following curricula

2020: Ä  
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