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Lecture contents

Theory of breastfeeding:
in-depth anatomy/physiology of the female breast/oral anatomy of the infant Lactation
physiology
Composition of breast milk
Benefits and limitations of breastfeeding Weight gain
of the infant Breastfeeding guidelines
(UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative) Practice
of breastfeeding: positioning
the infant at the breast/removing the infant from the breast Breastfeeding positions
Breastfeeding
in hospital/breastfeeding at home Recognizing
one's own competencies and respecting one's own limits

Assessment methods

Final exam
M or S

Teaching methods

Integrated course

Language

German