LMU Munich - Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes
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Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes at Coursera Overview
Duration | 8 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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- Ensuring adequate nutrition is essential for infants to reach their full potential, as early-life nutritional imbalances and deficiencies may result in detrimental and often irreversible adverse health consequences
- "Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes" focuses on the important aspects of human milk composition, human lactation, breastfeeding practices, and the use of breastmilk substitutes
- In addition to the theoretical and practical aspects of infant nutrition, we also provide the latest research findings and international recommendations in this field in order to improve the health of children around the world
- Additionally, learner will get a glimpse of various infant feeding experiences of parents from different parts of the world
Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes at Coursera Curriculum
Welcome to Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes
Infant Nutrition: An Introduction
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Unit 1: Breastmilk Composition and Health Benefits
Unit 1 Introduction: Breastmilk Composition and Health Benefits
The Infant's Breastmilk Shield
Breastfeeding and Cognitive Development
Mothers also Enjoy Benefits from Breastfeeding
Anatomy & Physiology of Breastfeeding
Human Milk: Functional Food for Babies - Part I: Macronutrients
Human Milk: Functional Food For Babies - Part II: Micronutrients
Human Milk: Functional Food for Babies - Part III: Bioactive Components
The Perfect Match: How Lactation Adapts to the Infant’s Needs
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Unit 2: The Practice of Breastfeeding
Unit 2 Introduction: The Practice of Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Basics: Recommendations From a Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding Challenges
Expressing and Storing Breastmilk
Situations in which Breastfeeding is Put at Risk
Feasibility of Breastfeeding with Maternal and Infant Diseases
Breastfeeding Status Around the World
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Unit 3: Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS)
Introduction: Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS)
Supporting Families Who Feed Breastmilk Substitutes to Their Infants
The Composition of BMS to Approximate Human Milk Benefits
Different Types of BMS
BMS - Effects on Infant’s Health & Consequences of Late Bottle Weaning
The Importance of Accurate & Hygienic BMS Preparation
Correct BMS Preparation & Bottle Feeding Practices
Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
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Key Messages & Final Words
Key Messages & Final Words
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