Module Tag: BFE-2

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Breastfeeding is a dynamic process that involves a series of feeding behaviours and interactions between the breastfeeding parent and infant.1 These feeding behaviours and interactions can be defined, assessed and measured to help determine breastfeeding effectiveness.1 The following practice support resource will be available to reference as you apply your breastfeeding assessment skills throughout the […]

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In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize how room sharing facilitates cue-based feeding. Identify the impact of breastfeeding on sleep and strategies to improve sleep for the breastfeeding dyad. Recognize how breastfeeding impacts the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Click on the topic 1 below to start.

In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize the principles of an effective and comfortable latch. Recognize the signs of effective and ineffective milk transfer. Identify considerations and components of a breastfeeding assessment. Click on the topic 1 below to start.

In this lesson, you will learn to: Identify the benefits of skin-to-skin care for the breastfeeding family. Identify why it is useful for the breastfeeding parent to learn hand expression. Identify how different breastfeeding positions may be helpful for the breastfeeding dyad. Introduction Anticipatory guidance means to provide information that is tailored, preventative and future […]

In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize inborn feeding instincts that support the breastfeeding relationship and cue-based feeding. Identify approaches to breastfeeding support and indicate why certain approaches are beneficial for the breastfeeding relationship. Introduction      The breastfeeding relationship is a complex biological and emotional connection between the breastfeeding parent and infant. Inborn feeding instincts […]