Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes
Learn about human milk composition, breastfeeding practices, and breastmilk substitutes for optimal infant nutrition and health.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Intermediate
Skill Level
8 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course, offered by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), focuses on the critical aspects of infant nutrition through breastfeeding and adequate substitutes. It covers human milk composition, the physiology of lactation, breastfeeding practices, and the use of breastmilk substitutes. The curriculum includes the latest research findings and international recommendations to improve child health globally. Students will learn about the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, practical aspects of breastfeeding, and criteria for choosing appropriate breastmilk substitutes when necessary. The course also addresses challenges in breastfeeding, global breastfeeding statistics, and regulations on breastmilk substitute marketing.
What you'll learn
Understand the composition and health benefits of human milk for both infants and mothers
Learn about the anatomy and physiology of lactation
Explore practical aspects of breastfeeding, including proper techniques and common challenges
Understand the criteria for choosing appropriate breastmilk substitutes when necessary
Learn about the proper preparation and use of breastmilk substitutes
Examine global breastfeeding statistics and factors affecting breastfeeding rates
Understand regulations on the marketing of breastmilk substitutes
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.43 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of breastfeeding and adequate substitutes for infant nutrition. It covers the composition and health benefits of human milk, the anatomy and physiology of lactation, and practical aspects of breastfeeding. Students will learn about common breastfeeding challenges, techniques for expressing and storing breastmilk, and global breastfeeding statistics. The course also delves into breastmilk substitutes, including their composition, proper preparation, and the regulations governing their marketing. Throughout the course, students will gain insights into the latest research and international recommendations for optimal infant nutrition, with a focus on improving child health worldwide.
Welcome to Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes
Module 1 · 5 Minutes to complete
Unit 1: Breastmilk Composition and Health Benefits
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 2: The Practice of Breastfeeding
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Unit 3: Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS)
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Key Messages & Final Words
Module 5 · 26 Minutes to complete
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