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Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

Learn essential breastfeeding skills and knowledge in this comprehensive course designed for new mothers and their supporters.

Learn essential breastfeeding skills and knowledge in this comprehensive course designed for new mothers and their supporters.

This short course provides comprehensive information on breastfeeding for new mothers and those supporting them. It covers the science of breastfeeding, its benefits, common challenges, and current recommendations. The course addresses practical aspects such as establishing a good latch, tips for working mothers, and alternatives when breastfeeding isn't possible. Through engaging videos and illustrations, it aims to inspire and educate participants about the importance of breastfeeding as the primary feeding choice for babies. The content is designed to be accessible and relevant to a diverse, international audience of new and expectant mothers, as well as their support networks.

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Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

This course includes

4 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Understand the basic science of how breastfeeding works

  • Recognize the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby

  • Identify common challenges in breastfeeding and strategies to overcome them

  • Learn about current recommendations for breastfeeding practices and duration

  • Develop skills for establishing a good latch and successful breastfeeding

  • Understand historical and cultural factors affecting breastfeeding practices

Skills you'll gain

breastfeeding
infant nutrition
lactation
maternal health
newborn care

This course includes:

35 Minutes PreRecorded video

6 assignments

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There is 1 module in this course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to breastfeeding, covering both the science behind lactation and practical tips for successful breastfeeding. The curriculum includes topics such as how breastfeeding works, its benefits for both mother and child, common challenges faced by new mothers, and current recommendations for breastfeeding duration and practices. It also addresses historical and cultural aspects of breastfeeding, tips for working mothers, and alternatives when breastfeeding is not possible. The course uses engaging visuals and international perspectives to make the content accessible and relevant to a diverse audience. It aims to equip new mothers and their supporters with the knowledge and confidence to establish successful breastfeeding practices.

100% Breastfed: A Short Course on Breastfeeding

Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete

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Instructor

Maya Adam, MD
Maya Adam, MD

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Lecturer at Stanford University and Expert in Child Nutrition

Maya Adam, MD, has been a lecturer at Stanford University since 2009, where she creates online educational content for physicians, medical students, and the general public. She holds a BA in Human Biology from Stanford and completed her medical degree at the University of British Columbia in Canada. Before her academic career, Maya spent nearly ten years as a professional ballerina in Germany. At the Stanford School of Medicine, she leads the Digital MEdIC South Africa initiative, which focuses on international collaborative online health education. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Maya is passionate about cooking and writing; she authored Food Love Family: A Practical Guide to Child Nutrition. Her courses on Coursera include Child Nutrition and Cooking, Cooking for Busy Healthy People, and Health Across the Gender Spectrum, among others, aiming to promote healthy eating habits and improve public health awareness.

Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding

This course includes

4 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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