Human Lactation and Public Health

Catalog description

The principal topics in the field of knowledge in human lactation and infant feeding are studied. The traditional national patterns and tendencies in infant feeding are analyzed. The student will have the opportunity of discovering the usefulness of eviden ce-based clinical practice for the development of strategies which lead to promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. The formulation of public policies and legislation for the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding, as well as advocac y strategies for its implantation are emphasized. Strategies of social marketing, education for adults and community education are analyzed in order to understand the needs of breastfeeding mothers, create new products and design programs for the promotion of breastfeeding. The course will be offered totally online and is geared to professionals who work with aspects related to maternal and child health.