New Breastfeeding and Feeding Babies
Breastfeeding is a vital foundation for infant health, yet many mothers encounter challenges that can affect both their confidence and their ability to sustain feeding. Are you confident in your ability to assess, support and guide families through the complexities of breastfeeding and infant feeding?
This Ausmed Course provides midwives, nurses and other healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to promote successful breastfeeding. Aligned with the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) and national guidelines, the course explores best practices in assessment, management and support to optimise feeding outcomes.
Content
What you'll learn:
Describe the physiological processes of lactation and the factors that influence milk production.
Explain the significance of early initiation and key lifestyle considerations that support safe and effective breastfeeding.
Demonstrate knowledge of correct positioning and attachment for effective breastfeeding.
Identify common breastfeeding challenges and apply appropriate evidence-based management strategies.
Educate parents on expressing, storing and supplementing breast milk safely and appropriately.
Understand the balance between breastfeeding and solid food introduction to support the transition while promoting continued breastfeeding and responsive feeding.
Evaluate the role of healthcare professionals and support systems in promoting and sustaining breastfeeding practices, including the application of the Baby-Friendly Health Initiative and the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes.
Who it's for:
Why it's needed:
Breastfeeding plays a vital role in supporting the healthy growth and development of babies and is widely recognised as the optimal source of nutrition during early life. In Australia, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for around the first six months, with continued breastfeeding alongside solid foods for at least 12 months and beyond, depending on the needs and preferences of the mother and child.
While most Australian babies - around 96% - are breastfed at least once, fewer continue to receive breast milk as they grow older. By six months of age, only around 74% of babies are still being breastfed. A wide range of factors can influence how long and how successfully mothers breastfeed, including medical challenges, confidence levels, cultural beliefs and the support they receive from healthcare professionals and their communities.
Therefore, this course aims to empower healthcare professionals with improved knowledge and understanding of breastfeeding so that they can offer practical, evidence-based and empathetic support to families during this critical stage of life.
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