Newborn Feeding and Lactation

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:4.00

Study Course Accepted:12.12.2022 11:36:36

Study Course Information
Course Code:		MDAK_063		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Paediatrics		Target Audience:		Midwifery
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Laila Laganovska
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdakrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		1	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		2
Classes (count)		15	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		30
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, histology, physiology and microbiology.
Objective:
Acquire the ability to support and promote breastfeeding in the earliest possible postpartum period and throughout the child's lactation. Provide support and assistance to a woman for possible problems and complications throughout the breastfeeding period.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Mammary gland development. Lactation process, it's physiology.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Composition of breast milk. Preconditions of proper breastfeeding.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
3	Initiation of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding technique and management.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
4	Breastfeeding premature babies.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
5	Breast inflammation and breastfeeding. Mother’s illnesses and breastfeeding. Simulation.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
6	Benefits of breastfeeding.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
7	Exclusive breastfeeding. Lactational amenorrhoea.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
8	Breastfeeding positions.			Classes		1.00	METC
9	Breastfeeding in hospital.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
10	Contraindications to breastfeeding.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
11	Pumping, storage of breast milk.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
12	Maternal nutrition during breastfeeding.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
13	Newborn, his/her characteristics.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
14	Family support of breastfeeding.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
15	Supportive measures of breastfeeding.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
16	Artificial feeding, its effect on babies.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Development of practical skills through moulages; solution and analysis of simulated situations; presentation and analysis of performed research about lactation and feeding of newborns, inpatient counseling.
Assessment Criteria:
Students' activity in classes, acquaintance with the sources of recommended and recommended literature for each class, successful preparation and submission of independent work in accordance with the e-studies and presentation will be evaluated. The exam has two parts: theoretical questions and situation tasks.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Upon successful completion of the study course students will be able to describe the peculiarities of neonatal period and physiology of breastfeeding, outline the composition of breast milk, name the benefits of breastfeeding, describe the technique and management of breastfeeding.
Skills:		Upon successful completion of the study course students will be able to assess the lactation process and newborn’s readiness to breastfeed, assess the proper breastfeeding technique, position, identify possible risks of successful breastfeeding presented by the mother and the newborn.
Competencies:		Upon successful completion of the study course students are able to plan the breastfeeding process, recommend appropriate breastfeeding techniques, positions, make adjustments to the breastfeeding technique and determine contraindications to breastfeeding.
Clinical Skills:
No.	Skill					Level
1	Examination technique of breast, as well as supraclaviculal, infraclavicular and axillary lymph nodes					B2 - Intermediate level
2	Primary care of the neonate in physiological labor					B1 - Basic level
3	Primary care of the neonate in physiological labor					B2 - Intermediate level
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	A. Kupriša. Zīdīšanas ABC, 2017.
2	ACOG Staff. “Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians”, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2013.
3	Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Gluckman Peter; Hanson, Mark; and more. Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2015.
4	Evidence-based Care for Breastfeeding Mothers : A Resource for Midwives and Allied Healthcare Professionals. Pollard, Maria. Taylor & Francis Group, 2017.
5	Maternal Newborn Nursing Care Plans / edited by Carol J. Green, PhD, CNS, RN, CNE, Professor, Graceland University School of Nursing, Independence, Missouri. Third edition. Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2016] ix, 472 lpp. ; ISBN 9781284038538 (pbk.) (brošēts).
6	Maya Bunik. “Breastfeeding Telephone Triage and Advice”. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	I.Rinka, I. Kreicberga. Jaundzimušo un zīdaiņu veselības aprūpe ambulatorajā praksē. Mācību materiāls, Latvijas Ārstu biedrība. Medicīnas apgāds, 2010.
2	Natasha Shur and Paulina Shur. “How to Succeed in Breastfeeding Without Really Trying, or Ten Steps to Laugh Your Way Through”. World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2008.
3	Odent M. "Birth and breastfeeding. Clairview, 2012.
4	Davis E. "Heart and hands". Berkeley, 2012.
5	Maureen R., England C. "Psychology for Midwives". McGraw-Hill Education, 2010.
Other Information Sources
1	http://www.medicalaidfilms.org/
2	https://www.babycenter.com/breastfeeding
3	http://internationalmidwives.org/