PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF BRESTFEEDING
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- Versione italiana
- Academic year
- 2022/2023
- Teacher
- ANTONELLA LOCORO
- Credits
- 1
- Didactic period
- Secondo Semestre
- SSD
- MED/47
Training objectives
- On completion of the course the student is expected to have acquired skills in:
-facilitation strategies of breast-feeding.
-analysing the various methodologies to advise and support of breast-feeding.
-scientific contents and communication on the theme of breast-feeding.
-the regulations and documentation in support of breast-feeding Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of female anatomy and physiology
Course programme
- First part is devoted to skills laboratory with simulations, attendance in health services for observation
Material and methods
Breast-feeding and territory
Test of knowledge of physiology of breast-feeding
Counselling techniques: active listening and learning: instilling trust and support
Attachment of the newborn, position and suction
International and national code on support of breast-feeding
Main problems of breast linked to breast-feeding.
Help groups and counselling. Clinical practice.
Hospital routine and changes in routine for an effective support of breast-feeding Didactic methods
- Frontal lessons and attendance in family planning service in Ferrara for breast-feeding :observation
Learning assessment procedures
- Written test and certificate of attendance in chosen services
Reference texts
- J. Riordan, Breastfeeding and human lactation, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc., 5th ed., 2015
La Leche League Italia, L'Arte dell'Allattamento Materno
Irene Cetin, Massimo Agosti Carlo Agostoni et all., Early-Life Nutrition: l’importanza di una corretta nutrizione dal concepimento al bambino, -Gruppo di lavoro della Società Italiana di Medicina Perinatale, 2015
https://www.unicef.it
www.salute.gov.it
www.ibfanitalia.org
https://www.epicentro.iss.it/allattamento/oms/PMindiceit.pdf (manuale del partecipante)
