LACT 1106 Mother/Baby Aspects of Lactation II

This course covers the concepts of breastfeeding in various settings; including public health agencies, community hospitals, physicians offices, and other clinics; utilizing evidence based practice. The course will include calculations of infant nutritional needs, assessment and implementation of breastfeeding for a physically or neurologically compromised infant; such as disorganized or ineffective suck, Ankyloglossia, cleft lip or palate, Pierre Robin syndrome or Down syndrome. Development of resources and classes are part of the curriculum.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Program Admission LACT 1103 LACT 1104 LACT 1111

Corequisite

LACT 1105 LACT 1112