Module #5 – Birth Practices and Breastfeeding
Overview:
Module #5 will provide an overview of birth practices and breastfeeding. It will cover labor and birth practices to support early breastfeeding and strategies to help initiate breastfeeding. Additionally, Module #5 will provide details on how to support breastfeeding after a Cesarean birth.
Objectives:
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Identify labor and birth practices that support breastfeeding.
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Recognize birth practices that can interfere with breastfeeding.
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Discuss the importance of early skin-to-skin contact.
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Discuss ways to foster early initiation of breastfeeding.
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Identify ways to support breastfeeding after a Cesarean birth.
Content:
Be sure to complete the pre-test prior to watching the module and the post-test after completion to document that you have completed the training.