LACT 1112 Public Health Practicum III
This clinical experience focuses on public health resources available for lactation management and referral. In this practicum students will continue working with the pre-natal mother, and the breastfeeding dyad after birth. Students will utilize public health and community resources, including peer group counselors and private practice lactation consultants. Students will continue to demonstrate required lactation management skills, including documenting lactation histories, and conducting assessments of milk transfer and baby nutritional needs. Students will develop and teach a prenatal breastfeeding class as well as work with postpartum education and assessment.
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