Human Lactation

3 Units

This course explores the complexities and importance of human milk and breastfeeding. Using lectures, group discussion, and experiential learning we will explore the following topics: nutrition and development in the breastfeeding infant/mother dyad; the physiology of breastfeeding; maternal and infant disease states and their effects on breastfeeding; common pathologies in breastfeeding; pharmacology and breastfeeding; psychological, social, and cultural issues and breastfeeding; clinical skills and techniques in advising the breastfeeding mother; public health, ethical, and legal issues in breastfeeding and breastfeeding advocacy; current research topics in breast milk and breastfeeding; and options for certification in lactation education. Prereq: NTRN 363 or NTRN 433 or NTRN 401 or Requisites Not Met permission.